What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator - Spray Dryer position at MAPEI Corporation?
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Spray Dryer Operator, you’ll prepare and blend raw materials, operate spray drying equipment, drive a forklift and crane, and ensure product quality through accurate measurements and documentation. You’ll support production flow, maintain safety standards, and help organize finished goods for shipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow production schedules to prepare batches, adding ingredients in order as directed.
- Operate advanced manufacturing equipment and related software
- Monitor and manager multiple task simultaneously
- Confirm availability and accurate measurement of pre-weighed ingredients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate records, ensuring documentation meets quality standards.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and lift trucks safely to support production.
- Measure and prepare ingredients using scales, pumps, and scoops.
- Operate mixing machines to ensure proper blending.
- Prepare, label, and send samples to Quality Control (QC).
- Organize, label, and palletize products for shipping or storage.
- Transfer materials within the facility to maintain supply flow.
- Assist with other production tasks as directed.
- Perform additional duties as required
Position Specific Details:
- Base hourly payrate between $22.00 to $25.00 p/hr, based on experience.
- Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 p/hr for 2nd shift and $2.00 p/hr for 3rd shift, if applicable .
What's in it for you:
- Highly competitive base pay & premium shift differentials.
- Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded on discretion based on plant performance.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on work willingness and mechanical inclination.
- Minimum of two or more years manufacturing/process experience
- Capable of operating advanced manufacturing equipment and related software
- Able to monitor and manger multiple tasks simultaneously
- Forklift certification is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Flexibility for overtime and shift hours required.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
MAPEIP2
Salary : $22 - $25