Production Operator - Weekend Shift

Tremco Construction Products Group•Brooklyn Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator (described in the posting as a Production Associate), you will help Rust-Oleum deliver products on time by operating, monitoring, and adjusting filling and packaging equipment. The role focuses on safely producing high-quality products while maintaining efficiency, performing basic and preventative maintenance, and keeping accurate production records. The position involves reviewing job orders, configuring and operating machinery, monitoring equipment and product quality, handling materials and packaging supplies, documenting production information, and completing inventory transactions. Operators are expected to learn department tasks, follow operating and quality-control procedures, comply with safety policies, communicate effectively, maintain dependable attendance, and treat people with dignity and respect. This is a full-time, in-person position on a Friday-through-Sunday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with pay equivalent to 40 hours per week. Pay is $21 per hour, and the position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

1–3 years of related experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read and understand meters, scales, and electronic readouts.
Ability to enter computer data.
Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to solve problems in a team environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Skills in operation monitoring, quality-control analysis, equipment operation and control, performance monitoring, critical thinking, troubleshooting, coordination, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Review job orders for quantities, production times, stock specifications, bills of materials, and SKU sequences.
Set and adjust equipment speed, temperature, product flow, positions, and tolerances.
Operate equipment efficiently to meet quality and output requirements.
Monitor filling equipment, maintain operating levels, detect malfunctions, and make adjustments as needed.
Stop machines when malfunctions occur, clear jams, and report unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
Change over or adjust equipment to improve performance and quality, using controls and hand tools.
Inspect products for quality, packaging accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.
Secure finished packaged items using methods such as gluing, stapling, wrapping, taping, or attaching fasteners.
Load and unload materials, products, and packaging from machines, containers, conveyors, and conveyances.
Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as required.
Record production information such as weight, count, time, scrap, and packaging date when required.
Stock and sort products and replenish packaging supplies to meet shift requirements.
Take responsibility for equipment performance, efficient changeovers, operation, and preventative maintenance.
Accurately count labels used and scrapped and complete appropriate inventory transactions.
Communicate information to supervisors and coworkers verbally or in writing.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality and learn manual tasks within the department.
Follow operating procedures, departmental quality-control processes, safety procedures, and company policies.
Participate in departmental and company-wide quality activities and conduct business with integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.