DescriptionGeneral SummaryWe have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team here at Michelman as a Production Operator in our Pilot Plant! You are the perfect fit for this role if you have a strong desire to work hard, are safety conscious, display great attention to detail, showcase good communication skills, and thrive in a team-based environment. Our management commits to helping cross-train you in multiple areas of our manufacturing process and give you the training you need to excel.Primary Responsibilities
Communicate with Production Supervisors regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issue
Manufacture batches by all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following work orders and verbal directions
Follow procedures to safely and efficiently operate reactors, emulsion kettles, Cowles mixers, homogenizers, heat exchangers, pumps, filtration devices, automated packing stations, forklifts, and other equipment related to the manufacturing of chemicals
Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor pressure, temperature, and other hazardous conditions
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated in procedures and SDSs
Load and unload bulk tankers and drum trucks while properly completing related paperwork
Perform required calibrations on the equipment by ISO procedures
Ensure accurate documentation and inventory accuracy by an established doctrine
Maintain clean work areas by plant housekeeping requirements
Assist in the manufacture of new products and establishing procedures
Assist in the prevention of quality problems and the establishment of solutions for existing issues
Complete required preventive maintenance per PM system requirements
Correct packaging of finished goods into pails, drums, totes, or bulk tankers as directed by instructions found on work orders
Ensure compliance with established good manufacturing practices
Perform quality control testing and adjust batches to ensure specifications are met through water adjustments, debugs, reheats, etc.
Other
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required
Climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 55 lbs
Able to physically maneuver drums up to 500lbs on to and off a pallet
Drag and stow hoses that can weigh up to 35 lbs
Frequent bending, lifting, and ascending/descending stairs and step ladders
Constant standing during the shift
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods
Able to operate a forklift safely
Pass agility, drug, and pulmonary function tests, and physical exam
Show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment
Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work in a safe and controlled environment
Willingness to work in a team-based environment
Ability to think independently and handle tasks from initiation to completion
Proven ability to follow procedures and handle multiple tasks, effecting a positive outcome
Ability to adapt to changing demands and to react positively to verbal instructions given
Use all equipment safely and ensure safe operation of equipment by co-workers
Desire to work hard and be dependable
Basic understanding of computers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
Basic knowledge of control equipment including flow meters, level sensors, and pressure sensors
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or GED required
0-1 years of experience in a chemical batch manufacturing environment
Forklift experience a plus
Michelman Benefits
Production Operator Role minimum starting pay is $24/hr
2 weeks vacation, 1 week personal/sick leave, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
Eligible for our exceptional Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance on your first day
401k with employer match up to 5% with no vesting period
Fantastic managers who foster a growth and training mindset in their teams
Paid caregiver, parental, and short-term disability leave
Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.About MichelmanFor more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.It is Michelman, Inc.'s policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner that will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
