Production Operator (Class One - 1st Shift)

TITLE: Production Operator (Class One - First Shift)

HOURLY RATE: $17.68 - $23.68

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, 1st Shift

LOCATION: 941 Robinson Highway, McDonald PA, 15057

EEO CATEGORY: 8

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: This position has no direct reports

OVERVIEW: This position will work the 1st shift to assist the operations team (Production, Warehouse and Maintenance) as needed. This position is a great way for someone to 'get their foot in the door' working for a chemical manufacturing company. At Reaxis, you are not just a number, but an integral part of the team. You truly do matter, as each person does makes a difference. If you are interested, we welcome you to apply today!

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If this 'career in the making' is not for you, perhaps you can refer someone and possibly receive a $500.00 referral bonus for this opening. Even if you don't work for us.

Send your 'good lead' to our website and have them apply through our careers page for this position. Make sure they list your name as the person that referred them. If they get hired and are with us for 90 days, you will get a $500.00 referral bonus. If you are not a Reaxis employee, you will be responsible to complete a W9 for tax purposes, as we will send you a check.

Function

• To assist the operations team with productivity, housekeeping, packaging and shipping
• To promote safety in the workplace according to the guidelines and regulations enforced at Reaxis Inc.
• To continue to evaluate and improve manufacturing techniques in the most economical and cost-effective way without sacrificing product quality
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Operating forklift trucks effectively
• Train on and operate equipment as needed by Reaxis Inc. This includes but not limited to hatch charge, floor scales, filter process shrink wrapper, chemical transfers, etc.
• Assist manufacturing, warehouse and maintenance with tasks as needed
• Apply cooperative attitude and support during day-to-day operations in the form of multitasking, including but not limited to, assisting with production and packaging of material, plant housekeeping, and off-loading of trucks
• Follow written procedures and assist in making products according to provided work instructions
• Ensure that product and packages are clean and properly labeled
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following safety rules, wearing PPE when appropriate, and pro-actively identifying hazards
• Capacity to work safely, efficiently and with minimum supervision, once objectives are identified
• Willingness to follow various government policies, procedures and guidelines as deemed by the Company. (e.g., ISO, DOT, Employee Handbook, etc.)
• Is accountable and has the ability to work as a team member amongst all levels of Reaxis. (e.g., ability to build a healthy rapport with direct reports, coworkers, etc. Show respect always and benevolence where necessary, etc.)
• Willingness to ABL (always be learning) and/or ABT (always be teaching)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor / management
  
  

Work Environment

• This job operates in an Industrial setting. This role routinely uses manufacturing equipment such as tanks, dryers, centrifuges, pumps, valves, piping, hoists, ladders, filters, and hand tools. This role occasionally uses standard equipment such as computers and phones
• The physical demands described in the next section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. See below section for details
  
  

Equipment Operated

• Valves, Pumps, Hand Tools, Fork Trucks, Scales, and other equipment on occasion
  
  

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

• This is a full-time position, and must be able to work normal 1st shift (6AM ' 2PM) and 2nd shift (2PM ' 10PM), with the typical days of work being Monday ' Friday. Overtime is required, usually one weekend out of the month, but has the potential to be more depending on production/business needs
  
  

Travel

• This position does not require travel
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Willingness to work overtime/shiftwork.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 lbs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified fork truck operator or experience operating a fork truck preferred
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Chemical production experience a plus