About this role
Job Title: Production Operator I/II
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager
Revision Date: August 2021
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
Operate equipment and complete production projects using specific learned standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Executes all processes according to the provided documentation and AVEKAs quality and safety systems
- Set up, run, and clean up production jobs including some or all of the following which may or may not be continuous and/or repetitive:
Moving equipment into place
- Assembling equipment
- Use of a forklift or pallet jack
- Manually moving drums
- Cleaning of equipment and surrounding areas
- Properly review and fill out associated documentation
- Prepare products for shipping
- Meet deadlines and goals set out by management
- Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new processes
- Report maintenance issues / request to the Facility Foreman or other supervisor
- Complete paperwork ensuring accuracy and output requirements
- Continuous learning and ability to take on more and more production processes
- Perform tasks with the utmost safety in mind for oneself and other employees
- Adhere to all OSHA and AVEKA safety rules, guidelines, and protocol
Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an individual to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or above
- Excellent Attendance
- 0-2+ years manufacturing, operations, mechanical or related experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in 1+ areas of production: i.e. ball milling, MAIC, V-blending, web handling, screening, hammermilling, spray drying, tray drying, melt spraying/prilling, spheroidizing, water-beads, liquid blending/alginate
- Independent organization and prioritization of multiple tasks
- Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Able to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings, statistical data and specifications
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of equipment, production, and packaging processes
Physical Requirements:
- Up to 100% on the manufacturing floor that requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, handle, lift, see, and hear; able to operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other equipment to move materials; able to press buttons, operate levers, use wrenches, connect hoses, stack, load, unload, climb stairs, and use ladders; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and/or moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance; work environment may be very loud, warm, humid, and/or have dust, dirt, debris, and odors; some products contain allergens that may cause physical reactions in certain individuals; requires ability to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, smocks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, gloves, etc.
- Up to 5% general office work with ability to sit for certain periods of time to complete documentation, refer to written procedures, log measurements, and related; ability to read, write, and print neatly