Chemical Production Operator - Specialty - Midnights

This job posting is for a Production Operator in our Specialty Products Department on the midnight shift. The first couple months of training will be on days.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Blend and package solvent, specialty, Hydropurge®, line cleaning, and fuel products.
• Comply with batch ticket posting and data entry processes in a timely fashion in order to ensure on-time delivery of products that are in specification, and in order to provide reliable data for inventory reporting purposes.
• Plan for product blending by staging packages and raw materials, handling materials safely and appropriately, and re-storing raw materials after blending as required.
• Complete end of shift production reports at end of each shift, as required.
• Focus on continuous improvement, and communicate improvement ideas on a frequent basis to supervisor
• Work smoothly with personnel from other departments, including laboratory, health and safety, other production departments, management, and all other employees of Gage.
• Conduct full range of services on packaging components, including receiving, cleaning, pressure testing, sealing, and labeling.
• Utilize free time for 5S and lean manufacturing improvements.
• 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; respond quickly to all information requests

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience):

• Ability to interact with a computer on a frequent basis (will be taught ProcessPro if hired)
• Basic math skills (high school level)… unit conversion skills a big plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-motivated, must be able to function without direct supervision
• Chemical and hazardous material handling skills helpful
• Required to operate yard switcher and fork truck, CDL license helpful

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: $20.00 - $22.00 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):

• Are you able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions throughout the year?
• Are you able to lift up to 60 pounds as part of your regular job duties?
• Do you have experience working with hazardous materials in a safe and compliant manner?
• Do you have experience following batch or blending instructions in a production or manufacturing environment?
• Do you have experience operating a Hi-Lo (forklift)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22