Packaging Operator - First Shift (2-2-3 rotation)

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 190 years of company history. Our products have a worldwide reputation for their high quality standards.

The Packaging Operator manages the pack-out station in accordance with latest Baerlocher USA safety and production standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Packaging of material produced on production lines, and assistance during clean-out/change-over
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities of Lead Operator on a temporary basis in the event of Lead Operator absence
• Communicate with Production Foreman and other Production Management
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proper and safe operation of all production lines
• Execute production start-ups, shutdowns, and change-overs per Production Management’s request
• Work to meet shift production goals safely and while maintaining quality via direction from Lead Operator and Production Management
• Responsible for in-process quality control.  Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications and reject product outside of specifications
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety/regulatory procedures (Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, Wastewater, etc.)
• Conduct in-process quality testing

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:  

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.  This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and experience with the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.  This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Strongly desired: 

Previous chemical plant experience