Production Operator

Greenfield Global • Shelbyville, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenfield Global is seeking a Production Operator for its Shelbyville, Kentucky location. The role operates bottling, drum, tote-filling, and pail lines, with training to operate at least two operating venues and cross-training in relabeling and manual filling. The operator supports safe, efficient, and quality-focused packaging and production operations, follows production schedules, and communicates equipment or process issues to supervisors or maintenance personnel. The position also contributes to process improvement and may cross-train in other work centers as needed.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of packaging lines.
• Set up lines, change over products, and follow the production schedule.
• Communicate issues and take proactive actions to support safety and quality.
• Operate a forklift.
• Prepare product and collect empty containers for filling.
• Label and seal packages; torque bottles and pails; palletize packages.
• Check caps and labels when boxing bottles on Bottling Line 1.
• Label boxes and stack them on pallets in serial-number order.
• Label finished pallets with pallet ID tags and use drum clamps.
• Properly ground containers and complete batch records.
• Perform manual packaging of solvents and monitor production tank levels.
• Read venue micrometers for ethanol fills.
• Set up and flush the bottle line; feed empty bottles through the labeler on Bottling Line 1.
• Set fill levels and torque requirements.
• Mark and fill totes and drums; fill bottles, drums, and totes from batches, including manual fills.
• Unload bulk trucks into tanks and perform daily scale calibrations.
• Recognize equipment issues and communicate them to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Cross-train in other work centers as needed.
• Participate in Lean or process-improvement initiatives.
• Assist the supervisor in improving operational productivity and efficiency.
• Observe processes and initiate and own activities to improve them.

Benefits

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance.
• Formal and informal training opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Paid personal sick time.
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards.
• Company-funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities.
• Meaningful and challenging work.
• A culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED