1st Shift Water Base Production Operator

SUMMARY:

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring product quality, and supporting efficient production processes. This role ensures production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements are consistently met. Compounds, mixes and blends product batches, runs production lines and transfers finished product into totes by performing the following duties:

Work Schedule:

1st Shift - 5:45 A.M. - 2:15 P.M.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor production lines to ensure efficient workflow and product quality
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality regulations
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh and procedure to be followed for manufacturing process.
• Weighs quantities of materials for use in the manufacturing processes.
• Load raw materials products in prescribed sequence into vat, hopper or mixing pot.
• Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on Batch ticket.
• Accurately records information such as weight, type of product, date and batch number of products produced
• Maintains accuracy of inventory of materials used and on hand by recording on the batch sheet and marking drums.
• Perform quality checks during production to ensure products meet production specifications and customer quality standards.
• Transfer finished product from holding tanks to totes
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of manufacturing process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S/housekeeping standards)
• Report on equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or quality concerns to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, and production teams
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties.