Production Operator - Weekdays Mon-Thurs

AVEKA GROUP INC•Woodbury, MN

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Great schedule - 4 10 hour days Monday through Thursday. Start at 6am, finish at 4:30pm. Friday through Sunday off or occasionally pick up hours. Family-like work environment, and EMPLOYEE OWNED - gain shares in the company after 6 months. Great benefits too. Position Summary: Operate equipment and complete production projects using specific learned standard operating procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or above
Excellent Attendance
0-2+ years manufacturing, operations, mechanical or related experience
Able to demonstrate proficiency in 1+ areas of production: i.e. ball milling, MAIC, V-blending, web handling, screening, hammermilling, spray drying, tray drying, melt spraying/prilling, spheroidizing, water-beads, liquid blending/alginate
Independent organization and prioritization of multiple tasks
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Able to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings, statistical data and specifications
Skill and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of equipment, production, and packaging processes
Up to 100% on the manufacturing floor that requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, handle, lift, see, and hear; able to operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other equipment to move materials; able to press buttons, operate levers, use wrenches, connect hoses, stack, load, unload, climb stairs, and use ladders; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and/or moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance; work environment may be very loud, warm, humid, and/or have dust, dirt, debris, and odors; some products contain allergens that may cause physical reactions in certain individuals; requires ability to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, smocks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, gloves, etc.
Up to 5% general office work with ability to sit for certain periods of time to complete documentation, refer to written procedures, log measurements, and related; ability to read, write, and print neatly
Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an individual to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited.

Responsibilities

Executes all processes according to the provided documentation and AVEKA’s quality and safety systems
Set up, run, and clean up production jobs including some or all of the following which may or may not be continuous and/or repetitive:
Moving equipment into place
Assembling equipment
Use of a forklift or pallet jack
Manually moving drums
Cleaning of equipment and surrounding areas
Properly review and fill out associated documentation
Prepare products for shipping
Meet deadlines and goals set out by management
Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new processes
Report maintenance issues / request to the Facility Foreman or other supervisor
Complete paperwork ensuring accuracy and output requirements
Continuous learning and ability to take on more and more production processes
Perform tasks with the utmost safety in mind for oneself and other employees
Adhere to all OSHA and AVEKA safety rules, guidelines, and protocols