TITLE: Production Operator – Compounding Burl. Plant

DEPARTMENT: Compounding

FLSA: Non - Exempt

REPORTS TO: Production Lead

LOCATIONS: Burlington

Major Function: Manufacture and package chemical products according to instructions and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Major Duties:

• Set up, operate, and monitor equipment used for producing and packaging products.
• Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients following established procedures to create finished products.
• Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters, including Critical Control Points and Control Points.
• Record production, sanitation and test data accurately and legibly.
• Draw samples of products for quality tests.
• Fill containers with chemical products for sale or internal use.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas according to company procedures.
• Promptly report all food safety, physical safety, and product quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repetitively.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protection Equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate production-related machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.
• Must be able to perform visual and olfactory observations.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Proficient in reading and mathematics at the high school graduate level.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of chemical or food processing is preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Hourly, Non-exempt position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, WI 53105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person