Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

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About you and this role - What you will do in this role
A Production operator at the Elizabethtown plant is expected to operate batch mixers, continuous compounding units, packaging lines, and/or powered industrial trucks. The production operator is expected to produce quality material while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and safety focus on their daily work.  Future opportunities could include operating assigned equipment to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation of the entire plant.  This includes transferring and loading packaged goods onto dry van trailers, unloading raw materials from tanker trucks and operating yard trucks to move empty/full trailers and tankers.  

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Operation of batch mixing equipment, continuous compounding units, packaging lines
• Assist or fully operate pail/drum filling operations
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Performs adjustment and minor repairs to equipment.  Assist mechanics, electricians, and other building personnel with trouble shooting and repair.
• Participate in and write Safe Work Permits
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out and Return to Operation (RTO) procedures
• Operates/interfaces with and has a general understanding of computer controlled equipment and processes.
• Communicate effectively across a diverse work group and across shifts through the use of email and computer based applications
• Hose changes, static mixer changes, flushing procedures, bulk changes, and all associated SAP (computer) transactions necessary to complete one order and move to the next.
• Fills out run sheets and other required documents completely and accurately per ISO standards
• Responsible for assuring that color and quality of material in the package meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
• General housekeeping duties.
• Help create new procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and be able to work various shifts and overtime as required
• Perform basic troubleshooting tasks for process upsets.
• Perceive, identify, and respond to alarms
• Using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• May work outdoors and in inclement weather.

The Elizabethtown facility is a 24x7 operation. The shifts available will depend on the area of hire and business needs. Some areas have rotating shifts, others have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Some units operate 7 days a week, while others operate 5 days a week. The manager(s) will do his/her best to offer you the shift of your preference, but cannot guarantee which shift you will be offered. In order to be considered for this role you must be available to work any and all shift, including a rotating shift and 3rd shift, along with overtime, as needed.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this