Production Operator Job, East Longmeadow, MA

If you have experience as an Operator in the gas, oil, or chemical industry, or if you have DCS, SCADA, Computer Controlled Process, or HMI experience, this is the career for you!

At Arclin, you will have steady income and go home feeling fulfilled every day! All while becoming a valued employee for a family-oriented company that truly cares about your success! Worried about leaving your accrued PTO? Don’t! Arclin will provide 2 weeks of paid vacation from day 1 along with two (2) floating holidays. Grow your career and expand your future in an incredibly stable and growing company with no fear of layoffs!

This position’s pays $19.81 to $20.50 per hour to start!! Shifts available: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a

What You’ll Do:

• Set-up, operate and clean a section of the manufacturing line as per work instructions and safe operating procedures; this may include but is not limited to paper saturation and/or chemical mixing equipment
• Coordinate and sustain raw materials on assigned manufacturing process
• Serve as SME in operating and troubleshooting applicable manufacturing equipment
• Execute Lock-out tag-out of equipment for servicing and cleaning
• Independently read and interpret production and shipping schedules
• Perform sampling and testing and make process adjustments per guidelines
• Operate a forklift to move materials
• Communicate effectively with operations and support team members of any deviations or abnormalities
• Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
• Follow all site rules and procedures as they apply to quality, health, safety, and the environment
• Works in close coordination with the Lead Operator to accomplish the tasks needed to safely and efficiently meet production and maintenance schedules across all processes
• Responds to process alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely to resolve conditions generating these alarms and interlocks
• Performs troubleshooting in the event of process deviations

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Participates in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
• Collaborate with management to meet the production and shipping schedule
• Help to meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals
• Become Forklift Certified

To be successful, you will need:

• High School Diploma Required or GED.
• Forklift experience a plus but must be able to become certified.
• Analytical and mechanical mindset needed to be successful in this role.
• Previous chemical/processing experience a plus.
• Must be capable of following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Position is very mobile throughout the facility but the ability to sit, stand, walk and climb to elevated areas.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a warm environment
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic math, reading and follow instruction is a must

Who we are looking for:

We are currently seeking talent for a Production Operator job in our East Longmeadow, MA location. Reporting into the Production Supervisor, this position is an entry-level, full-time position, and Operator is responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to the manufacturing and processing of resins and formaldehyde. This role is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with HSE - Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Arclin’s policies and procedures to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

Who we are:

At Arclin, satisfying the changing needs of our customers is at the center of everything we do. To accomplish this goal, we work to improve our customers’ products and processes by providing innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for the engineered materials markets, and agricultural and natural resources applications that address market demands for greater product yield and reduced environmental impact. In our firm commitment to this mission, we apply the highest standards for performance to these three principles: Trust, Value, and Innovation. Visit our website for more information on our Mission & Values.

Simply put, our people matter. Throughout our company, we encourage and value creativity and diversity as the way to do business. And for a very good reason — the quality and effectiveness of our products start with the quality people who make them: our experienced professionals who understand our customers’ needs and processes.

Together, our team of more than 600 employees across 12 locations applies its talents and the latest technologies to developing thousands of advanced applications that drive customer success.

What do we offer:

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families.

Major Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, orthodontia (for dependents only)
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k): traditional & Roth
• Company match of .70c per dollar, up to 6%-, and 5-year vesting program available after 90 days of employment
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP) – At Arclin, success is never the result of just a single input, but a culmination of our entire team working hand-in-hand to provide value to our customers. As such, the fruits of our success are shared with every full-time employee via our Employee Incentive Program. Awards are paid mid-February of every year, and are dependent on company EBITDA performance
• Flexible, Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Community Involvement Activities

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**