What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant 1st Shift position at Albaugh, LLC?
Position Overview
The Assistant Formulation Operator is the front-line employee who performs manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the final product. There are a variety of sub-classifications within the operator job family.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the department supervisor, the Production Assistant will:
- Safely and effectively operates and controls equipment and instrumentation in the assigned manufacturing unit.
- Maintains and monitors process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes.
- Maintains and improves safety in the unit and is responsible for housekeeping in operating areas.
- Receives and processes raw materials using chemical reactions and manufacturing operations to produce finished products at the specified quality level.
- Supports and adheres to the principles of Responsible care and applicable requirements by protecting the environment and assuring the health, safety, and security of our employees, vendors, customers, suppliers, and our community.
- Performs additional work as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
- Assists in the formulation of agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
- Facilitates the chemical process, including adding reactants to raw materials and overseeing all steps of the reactions.
- Makes necessary adjustments to equipment
- Uses forklifts to move drums, totes, and pallets
- Meet quality standards without delaying production
- Maintains a clean and safe workplace
The Qualifications
The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team. Your qualifications ideally include:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation as needed to meet business obligations.
- Strong commitment to safety
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Manufacturing experience is preferable
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
The Perks
Albaugh offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes performance and alignment with our values. Our employees enjoy work life balance and exceptional benefits. Albaugh benefits include:
- Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement 401(k) Program
- Company Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Short-Term Disability Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Rewards Program
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program