Chemical Production Operator - Remanufacturing Dept (Afternoon Shift)

Gage Products Company is looking for a Production Operator to join our Remanufacturing Department. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with equipment, following processes, and being part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Previous chemical manufacturing or hazardous material handling experience is required. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while also collaborating with employees across the plant.

This position is on our afternoon shift, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Initial training will take place on first shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Pay is based on experience.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and operate processes in the remanufacturing department
• Manage batch tickets and Deacom data entry for batch ticket postings and safely operate equipment to complete order / batch
• Perform material off-loading, handling, processing, and loading processes
• Ensure security of plant for weekend shutdown
• Work area cleanup and maintenance integrating Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to continuously improve cleanliness and appearance of work areas
• Routine equipment inspection and minor repair / maintenance
• Utilize Kanban principles to prevent unnecessary buildup of inventories in work areas; continuously strive to minimize inventory levels of all materials.
• Focus on continuous improvement, and communicate improvement ideas on a frequent basis to fuels supervisor
• Work smoothly with personnel from other departments, including laboratory, health and safety, other production departments, management, and all other employees of Gage.
• Remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious findings to area supervisors
• Operate plant vehicles, including hi-lo’s, drum pickers/squeezers, and yard switchers
• Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience):

• Ability to interact with a computer on a frequent basis
• Previous chemical/hazardous material handling skills
• Basic math skills (high school level)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-motivated, must be able to function without direct supervision
• Required to operate yard switcher and fork truck

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climb ladders
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Able to work in the outdoors for extended periods of time
• Able to wear an air purifying respirator and other safety equipment
• Able to drive powered industrial vehicles such as fork lifts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Years of chemical experience:
• Desired hourly rate:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25