Production Operator - Day Shift

Tremco CPG Inc.•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Production Operator starts, troubleshoots, and safely operates manufacturing equipment, including industrial blenders, according to the established production schedule. The position has three levels (I, II, and III), determined by experience, ability to perform different plant-floor roles, and demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve machine issues to support efficient cycles and minimize downtime. The operator follows safety and standard work procedures, meets production and quality requirements, inspects and prepares equipment and materials, handles and measures ingredients, and records production information. The role also includes cleaning and sanitizing equipment, maintaining logs, reporting malfunctions, and assessing quality-control and operating procedures. Applicants need no formal education, prior experience, or training.

Requirements

No formal education required.
No prior experience or training required.
Ability to function effectively in a team setting.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Reliability, flexibility, and dependability.
Ability to demonstrate accepted ethical and professional business behavior.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures.
Operate and maintain assigned machines according to standard work procedures.
Meet or exceed production output standards.
Ensure products meet required tolerances, specifications, and quality standards.
Perform routine inspections and examine materials, ingredients, and products against quality standards.
Understand production instructions and follow work orders and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.
Maintain accurate paperwork and record operational and production data on designated forms and documents.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for problems or defects before production to maintain a clean, clear, and safe work environment.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products according to requirements.
Add and mix raw materials according to specifications.
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.
Discharge blenders of powder when necessary.
Set up, clean, sanitize, and verify proper operation of equipment before, after, and between production runs.
Complete cleaning logs and notify quality control for hygiene testing.
Report malfunctions to a supervisor and confirm proactive and routine maintenance.
Continuously assess quality-control and operational procedures.
Complete and maintain required training, execute ISO authority and responsibility, and report suspected violations.
Report potentially unsafe conditions and properly use and maintain equipment and materials.