Production Operator - 1st Shift

safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical. Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, Production Lead.

Production Operator - 1st Shift - Mon-Friday - 6AM - 2:30PM

General
Summary:




Position
is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which
blends/mixes/packages/transports liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our
customer products. Position ensures the highest quality product at the lowest
possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements
in accordance with *** Corporation policies and procedures.


Essential
duties and Responsibilities:


Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Sets
up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to
operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.


Weighs
ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures
the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended
materials into machinery.


Monitors
production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots
equipment and processing issues.


Operates
machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating
procedures.


Examines
materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established
standards.


May
take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch
adjustments if needed.


Refers
issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for
disposition.


Performs
all required machine cleaning.


Completes
and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data
integrity.


Documents
work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.


Participates
in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.


Follows
and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains
departmental housekeeping standards.


Other
duties as assigned.


Physical/Environ. Demands


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear.
Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up
to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision
abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of
safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes,
dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical
suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety
equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is
dictated by

the
plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne
particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous
chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving
mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently
exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic
chemicals and risk of electrical shock.


Scope


Manufacturing Plant


Other


Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager,
Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, Production Lead.








Competencies:

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Education:

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High School Diploma or GED

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Completed

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Experience:

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Cross Functional - Plastics
Industry

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Colorant

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Mixing

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Extrusion

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Blending

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Industrial
Operations

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1 Year

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Manufacturing - Mechanical

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1 Year

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Cross Functional - Problem Solving
Techniques

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1 Year

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Skills and Certifications:

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Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity

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Intermediate

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Personal Skills - Quantitative
Skills

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Intermediate

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Personal Skills -
Reading/Comprehension

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Intermediate

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Software Skills - Microsoft Office

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Intermediate

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Software Skills - Microsoft Word

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Intermediate

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Software Skills - Internet

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Intermediate

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Software Skills - Microsoft Excel

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Intermediate

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Personal Skills - Conflict
Resolution Skills

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Intermediate

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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.