1st Shift Production Operator Job

Production Operator - Middleton

Reports directly to the Department Production Suprv.

Reports indirectly to the Department Lead Operator and/or Shift Lead Operator

Job dimensions

• Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce high performance chemical adhesives.
• Perform in-process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.
• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Activities

• Operates all equipment within your respective department, (such as pressure vessels, Mixers, Blenders, Extruders, Coaters etc.)
• Follow proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous material.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.
• Responsible for accurate batch sheet administration and retain sample collection.
• Assist in updating documentation as required.
• Assist in other areas in Manufacturing, as needed and trained.
• Conduct cycle counts, as required.
• Operates fork truck and material handling equipment.
• Fills out maintenance Work Orders in the event of foreseen mechanical problems.
• Responsible for incident reporting and communications.
• Use of computer for batch processing, data entry and training

Context and environment

• Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.
• Works collaboratively with fellow department employees to solve problems and to ensure quality products are produced.
• Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required
• Works with minimal supervision.

Accountabilities

• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products
• Maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety
• Document all activities in batch sheet and/or batch run sheet to document and communicate progress
• Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues
• Responsiveness to internal departments and customers along with problem solving and learning
• Operators are responsible for data entry in systems tracking plant measurables
• Responsible for completion of assigned daily tasks

Qualifications / experience required

• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Demonstrates a good Safe work practice and involvement in Safety programs.
• Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Experienced in working within a team environment.
• Adaptable to change and can lead change
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good Leadership skills