Production Operator - 2nd shift

Hydrite•Cottage Grove, WI

About The Position

The Production Operator produces products through packaging, transferring, blending, and relabeling while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and safety laws, policies, and procedures and working toward 100% customer satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role involves operating processes according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), using required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining accurate production and inventory records, and keeping assigned areas clean. The operator also handles packaging and labeling, bulk material and vehicle loading and unloading, and timely entry of completed work orders into the M3 computer system. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience preferred.
Experience in production and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs to the shift supervisor.
Use PPE as specified in SOPs and operate processes according to SOPs.
Comply with safety and regulatory compliance programs and report non-compliance.
Recommend changes to SOPs and process-related equipment, and notify the shift supervisor of SOP deviations.
Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, material usage, work orders, batch logs, and move tickets.
Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness in assigned areas.
Participate as an active member of the emergency response team and complete associated training.
Adhere to Cottage Grove general compliance standards.
Enter completed work orders accurately and promptly into the M3 computer system.
Become proficient in unloading railcars; spotting and loading or unloading bulk tankers and box trailers; and filling containers according to SOPs.
Fill and label products in approved packages while meeting special packaging requirements.
Promptly report spills to the facility spill communication coordinator and immediately report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Communicate production status, problems, and needs with other production operators during shift turnover.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
$1 per hour shift differential.
Up to 10% retirement contribution.
$500 per year wellness incentive.
Two weeks of starting paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible the first day of the month following the hire date.
401(k) and profit sharing.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Legal services insurance.
Scholarship awards for children of employees.
Summer picnic and community giving events.
Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.