Production Operator I

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials 

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

Starting pay is $22.00 to $24.75/hr.

Responsible for the production of the company's products within prescribed specifications and efficient machine operation.

Employees work 7-days, 12-hour shifts (5 am to 5 pm) straight (Thursday to Wednesday) off 7-days straight and will return to work 7-night shifts (5 pm to 5 am) Thursday to Wednesday throughout the year. This is a rotating day-to-night shift work.

All Employees who work at the Plant Facility located along the Piceance Creek area are paid $30.00 per day for a remote allowance, regardless if you carpool or not.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Cooperate with HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) manager to implement all regulatory requirements for plant operations.
•    Set up production machines each day according to established procedures.
•    Operate production machines to produce parts in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
•    Manipulate controls in an efficient manner to minimize waste.
•    Inspect produced parts for faultiness and report flaws immediately to management.
•    Detect and report machine malfunctions promptly to management.
•    Maintain an adequate supply of operating materials for production machines and obtain additional materials according to
•    procedures.
•    Cooperate with QA manager to ensure customer needs are met.
•    Document production activity each day as assigned.
•    Package and transport produced parts as needed.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
•    Basic understanding of systems, operations, packaging and other facilities operations.
•    Basic Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
•    General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
Skill in:
•    Basic understanding of facility operations and maintenance.
•    Accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Using a PC with basic level proficiency in document/file management, word-processing, database management, email usage and Internet browsers.
•    Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Communicating clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing.
•    Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments independently.
•    Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Mental Abilities:
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals. 
•    Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
•    Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
•    Ability to multitask and be flexible.
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
•    Ability to maintain a courteous and helpful manner in dealing employees and with the public.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
•    Simple Office Equipment; equipment requiring involved set up, adjustments and operational procedures (e.g. personal computer, scanners and digital copier, printer).
•    Hand and power tools, specialty tools. Heavy- and light-duty equipment and vehicles, two-way radio, cellular phone, PDA.   
•    Software: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Internet Explorer, Adobe, Great Plains.

Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES
•    While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
•    Frequently required to use close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Work is performed frequently in both outdoor and indoor environments. Outdoor