Production Operator - Day Shift

Carboline•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. The position has three levels (I, II, and III), assigned according to experience, ability to perform different plant-floor roles, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve machine issues independently to support efficient cycles and minimize downtime. The operator follows safety rules and standard work procedures, meets production output standards, ensures products meet quality tolerances and specifications, and completes inspections and production documentation. Work includes handling, measuring, weighing, mixing, and transferring materials; setting up, cleaning, and checking equipment; and reporting malfunctions and coordinating maintenance. No formal education or prior experience is required.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures.
Operate and maintain assigned machines according to standard work procedures.
Meet or exceed production output rates and ensure products meet required tolerances and specifications.
Perform routine inspections according to quality standards.
Understand production instructions and maintain accurate paperwork.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for problems or defects before production to maintain a clean, clear, and safe work environment.
Read and follow work orders and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.
Examine materials, ingredients, and products according to quality standards.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products according to requirements.
Add and mix raw materials according to specifications.
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.
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 designated forms and production documents.
Report malfunctions to a supervisor and confirm proactive and routine maintenance.
Continuously assess quality-control and operational procedures.
Complete and maintain required training, execute ISO authority and responsibility, and report suspected violations.
Report potentially unsafe conditions and properly use and maintain equipment and materials.