Production Operator - Evening Shift

Tremco Construction Products Group•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., is hiring a Production Operator to start, troubleshoot, and safely operate manufacturing equipment, including industrial blenders, according to the established production schedule. Production Operators are assigned Level I, II, or III based on experience, their ability to take on different plant-floor roles, and their demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues independently to support efficient production and minimize downtime. The role involves following safety rules and standard work procedures, meeting production targets, ensuring products conform to specifications, performing quality inspections, and maintaining production paperwork. Operators inspect equipment and materials, follow work orders and formulas, measure and mix raw materials, transfer materials and products, and ensure equipment is properly set up, cleaned, sanitized, and operating correctly. They document production and cleaning activities, report malfunctions to a supervisor, and support routine maintenance and ongoing quality and operational assessments. No formal education, prior experience, or training is required. The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and to work effectively with a team while managing multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail. The stated hourly pay range is $18.50 to $18.50. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, a company pension plan, performance-based bonus or commission, and continuing education.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures, and maintain a safe work environment.
Operate and maintain assigned manufacturing equipment according to standard work procedures and the production schedule.
Start and troubleshoot equipment, including industrial blenders, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Meet or exceed production output standards while ensuring products meet required tolerances and specifications.
Perform routine quality inspections and examine materials, ingredients, and products against quality standards.
Read and follow work orders and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products, and add and mix raw materials according to specifications.
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas and discharge blenders of powder when necessary.
Ensure blended products meet quality and conformity standards.
Set up, clean, sanitize, and verify equipment is operating properly before, after, and between production runs.
Complete cleaning logs and notify quality control for hygiene testing.
Record operational and production data on required forms and production documents, and maintain accurate paperwork.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for problems or defects before production.
Confirm proactive and routine maintenance and conduct ongoing assessments of quality control and operational procedures.
Complete and maintain required training, follow ISO authority and responsibility, and report suspected violations.