Production Operator - 1st Shift Job at Arkema

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mixing, Blending, Packaging, Forklift Operation, Computer Literacy, Basic Math, EHS Compliance, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Material Handling, Problem Solving

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Division : Bostik Region: Americas Job title: Production Operator Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart) Member of plant operations team. Reports to production supervisor. Variable shift depending upon business need. Job dimensions Produces, inspects, and packages products per batch formulations utilizing various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment. Follows all EHS and Quality procedures to safely produce quality product. Records manually and via computer, all material usage, accurately fill out process batch sheets. Activities Follows process batch sheets to produce quality products per prescribed standards. Adheres to all plant policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met. Practices Continuous Quality Improvement in all processes. Participates in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve objective of safe behavior and goal of Zero Incidents. Monitors and adjusts equipment as necessary and permittable to ensure safe and efficient operation. Works cooperatively with all employees and leadership to meet plant/shift objectives. Maintains an improved level of housekeeping in work area and facility. Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly. Operates various pieces of equipment including but not limited to: mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools. Uses computer controls to operate equipment. Participates in Continuous Improvement projects, and Kaizen events. Rotates to other work functions as required by process flow. Context and environment Works in a fast-paced production environment where safety, accuracy and speed are essential. Simultaneously competing priorities require effective and efficient multi-tasking to succeed. Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and walk throughout workday. Ability to work in non climate-controlled environment. Works with minimal supervision. Use of production equipment, material handling equipment, and hand tools. Use of computer for data management and training. Accountabilities Operates equipment and reports issues to leadership as needed. Completion of daily goals. Uses problem solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors and drive overall improvement in daily objectives. Understanding of production and process equipment. Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations / policies. Qualifications / experience required Required Skills/Experience: High school diploma / GED, ability to read English and perform basic math skills. Willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary. Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Lotus Notes) preferred. Forklift experience preferred. Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

The Production Operator is responsible for producing, inspecting, and packaging products using various mixing and blending equipment. They must maintain accurate records of material usage and adhere to all safety and quality procedures.