Production Operator- Material Prep (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Production Operator works in material preparation, setting up scales and other issuing equipment and issuing product according to batch records and work orders. The role monitors production quality using scales, product observation, and comparisons with previous runs; operates mixing, comil, and bin wash equipment; and recommends operational procedure changes as conditions change. The operator inspects and cleans equipment and production rooms, maintains accurate production and issuing records, completes and reconciles paperwork, and communicates relevant information to coworkers. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Four years of high school plus specific course requirements.
- Knowledge of weights and measurements, including the metric system.
- Skill in operating process equipment.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to follow written instructions and consistently follow correct issuing procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate issuing records on work orders.
- Ability to maneuver heavy weights.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to communicate well with coworkers on all shifts and work effectively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- General computer skills and experience are helpful.
Responsibilities
- Set up scales and other issuing equipment.
- Issue product to batch records and work orders in the material prep area, verifying raw material information against the work order.
- Monitor production-run quality using scales, product observation, and comparisons with former runs.
- Operate mixing, comil, and bin wash equipment.
- Recommend changes to operating procedures as conditions change from run to run.
- Produce and inspect product quality for internal and external customers.
- Inspect, set up, and clean equipment, and thoroughly clean production rooms.
- Complete production documentation and paperwork; maintain, reconcile, and double-check work and issuing records.
- Communicate relevant information to coworkers and work effectively with the team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
