What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Filtration Group Corp?
Overview:
Purafil is the global leader in gas phase (chemical) filtration technology. Our products and solutions are targeted towards providing superior levels of Indoor Air Quality in a variety of environments including but not limited to oil & gas; water treatment; heavy manufacturing; electronics & semiconductor manufacturing; data centers; transportation; mining;
commercial offices; restaurants & food service; galleries, museums, archives & libraries – for corrosion protection, odor control, health, and preservation applications.
We are seeking a dynamic manufacturing leader to join our team to as a shift supervisor to provide operational leadership to our manufacturing associates. This person is responsible for the safety, compliance, quality, and production on the shift. The successful individual will also possess a customer-centric focus and deep desire for the shift's continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Job Duties
- Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies.
- Mix liquid impregnate solution for the daily (shift) production.
- Control the combining of liquid and dry chemicals to produce pellets.
- Produce media to specification at a sustained rate to meet daily production goals and quality of product.
- Submit accurate production paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Lead department efforts to reduce setup time at the start of the shift.
- Assist with the setup and startup for the oncoming shift.
- Participate in department efforts to increase media yield.
- Monitor operating supply levels and notify Purafil manufacturing leadership when levels get low.
- Replace waste collection sling bags when required.
- Keep the work area and department clean and organized (i.e., dispose of packaging and cleaning dust and pellets in and around workstations).
- Assist on covering other workstations (CP blend, Module, Puragrid, Dump Station, etc)
- Monitor operating supply levels and notify Purafil manufacturing leadership when levels get low.
- Perform all other tasks as directed by Purafil manufacturing leadership.
- Train other crew members as required.
Qualifications:
Skills and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to use a calculator to do basic addition and multiplication.
- Ability to become Purafil forklift certified.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Other
- This position is entirely based in a manufacturing environment. Shifts last 8-12 hours per day, 4-6 days per week. Most of this time is spent walking and standing on concrete manufacturing floor in extreme heat and cold; climbing stairs and ladders; wearing personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, and dust mask. Requires weekend work as production needs dictate. Be able to lift fifty pounds.