Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Operator – Specialty Coatings Mixer is responsible for the setup and operation of equipment which blends, mixes, packages, and transports liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The 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. This role reports to our first shift, which operates Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:30 pm. May require mandatory overtime on Fridays and every other Saturday.

Essential Functions

• Sets up, starts, and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating and safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specifications 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, 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 the lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Refers issues or problems to the Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs and transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required, including logs, data reports, procedures, etc., into the computer system (SAP).
• 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in a mixing/blending, pharmaceutical, industrial food, colorants, or additives environment is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of Forklift Experience – Required

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrates abilities in prioritization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

Each position at *** focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud.

*** Corporation is a drug-free workplace. *** is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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.

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