Production Operator

Tri-Rinse • St. Louis, MO

2d • $19

About The Position

The Production Operator performs hands-on work supporting Tri Rinse’s agricultural services, including responsibly recycling containers and formulating and packaging products for the agriculture industry. The role involves operating equipment, conducting quality checks, measuring and pumping production materials, maintaining a clean and safe work area, meeting production schedules and metrics, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The position is based in an industrial warehouse environment that is not climate controlled. The listed first-shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with starting pay of $19 or more per hour, flexible based on experience.

Requirements

• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish between different colors.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and understand English.
• Knowledge of pumping and blending equipment, special hand tools, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain a full-face respirator certification for half-face and full-face respirators, under both negative and positive pressures.
• Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Consistently maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Safely and properly operate the pneumatic-powered conveyor line used to wash large plastic drums.
• Conduct periodic quality checks.
• Diagnose common equipment or product issues and communicate them to the maintenance team.
• Accurately measure production materials and pump products into or out of tanks, totes, drums, and jugs.
• Adhere to production schedules and consistently meet assigned metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to maximize safety and production and minimize downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement through the Operator Progression Program.
• Health benefits at a low monthly cost with minimal out-of-pocket expenses for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Profit bonus.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Recognition and rewards for team member contributions.

What This Job Offers

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