Production Operator - 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday

Position Summary

Position requires the ability to prepare, monitor, operate and clean the equipment that is used in producing paint. The incumbent performs tasks associated with the preparation, mixing, quality sampling and safe storage of finished product.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Utilizes appropriate forms to prepare the required ingredients needed
• Performs tasks that are required by standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Determines the specified batch amount through simple addition and subtraction
• Follows instructions/yields to determine appropriate equipment
• Prepares (stages) and operates the manufacturing equipment according to posted conditions
• Records all data on batch ticket/equipment logs
• Notifies team leader or direct supervisor of issues or abnormalities
• Completes required quality checks
• Records testing results as required
• Fills mixed product into specified containers as determined on batch ticket
• Secures full containers for movement to warehouse staging area
• Disassembles, cleans and reassembles equipment
• Attends all training programs as required and sponsored by the company
• Promptly report all accidents, near misses, and property damage
• Responsible for ensuring hazardous waste containers are properly labeled, covered and staged
• General waste handling via specific waste streams (Liquid)

Additional Responsibilities/Duties

• Cleans assigned work area
• Ensures safe grounding of equipment and safe use of operating equipment
• Confers with quality analyst, supervisor, and process team leader for additional instructions
• Performs other assigned duties

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Passing Math Test
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred

Specific Skills

• Ability to make simple independent decisions
• Simple addition/subtraction
• Ability to convert from grams to pound
• Use of quality tools
• Safe operation of pallet jack/powered industrial truck/operation equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and maneuver up to 500lb drums

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Working Conditions

Moderate conditions include the requirement of safety steel toe and antistatic shoes, safety glasses and breathing apparatus and other safety equipment when required. Work under immediate supervision.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Success Factors

The incumbent must be able to follow directions, process, and procedures. Identify issues as they arise and notify Team Leaders/Supervisors/Managers when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

NPA Coatings, Inc. offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a mid-year/annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 10 paid holidays per year and earn paid time off after the first 6 months of employment. Through our wellness and empowerment programs, employees are invited to events and outings designed to promote growth, support and engagement. Each of these components contributes to creating and preserving the progressive and positive culture of NPA Coatings, Inc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Required 1 year

Liquid Manufacturing

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