Production Operator

Grand Rapids, MI

Starting pay is $20/hr with progressive increases based on achieved company-provided training certifications; with a $1 shift differential for overnight shift.

Position

Hours:

Day and Night Shifts available: 6:00 - 6:00; three on / three off.

The Production Operator is responsible for the manufacture, packaging, and distribution of specialty chemical products. The desired candidate must be safety conscious and a highly motivated team player, ensuring that all activities under his/her direction are performed in accordance within regulatory compliance.

• Load reactors with raw materials, monitoring and troubleshooting batch process parameters, performing in process and final product QC testing
• Operate forklift to move materials around the plant
• Participate in the following daily communications meetings:
  Safety Meeting, Shift Change, Shift Planning
• Coordinate daily activities with and reports any issues to the Production Team Lead
• Maintain proper Housekeeping practices in the production area
• Support other Production Team members as needed, if properly trained for the task

• Follow site procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
• Proper handling/disposal of hazardous waste materials
• As required, participate in Root Cause Investigations
• Understand and execute Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process
• Ensure workplace safety by participating in the Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Observation program

• Operate and field check process equipment. Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems
• Performs tasks assigned to operations (Raw material charges, equipment preparation, process samples, etc.)
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of process equipment and systems to resolve process deviations and problems
• Use plant knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance
• Help troubleshoot plant and customer problems
• Contribute to value creation by continuous improvement of procedures, the operations work processes and related tools and performance metrics
• Follow housekeeping and safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Routine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail, complete online training and other tasks as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must have a high school diploma/GED
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be a safety-conscious, highly motivated team player who is able to work independently
• Must be able to climb ladders, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE, including full-face air purifying respirator
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship