Production Operator (Pretreatment Plant)

We are seeking to fill a Production Operator opening in our Pretreatment manufacturing plant.  Production Operators run machinery, document process, collect data, and clean and sanitize equipment and facilities.  A safety mindset is a must for someone to join the team.  This includes following all safety rules and procedures, wearing required PPE, and communicating any safety concerns. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment with strict adherence to standard operating procedures
• Set up production processes by collecting and arranging materials and equipment
• Clean production tools and equipment daily both before and after the operation
• Conduct thorough end-of-day cleaning, and perform quality checks
• Operate within a clean environment and with clean handling practices, including wearing protective gowning
• Has a strong quality mindset and consistently checks work and product for deviations
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Setup, clean up and maintenance on all machines and processes
• Participate in system improvements
• Work safety with proper PPE
• Make recommendations on process, flow, and planning improvements
• Collect data to track key performance indicators to measure our success
• Assist with standard operating procedures and best practices development
• Stage loading and unloading areas with appropriate equipment, materials and space
• Pick, pack, release, and assemble customer orders
• prepare, package, document and deliver outgoing materials

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies: 

• High School diploma with a minimum of two (2) years experience in manufacturing environment, production line, food service, kitchen, or greenhouse
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively and work well on a team
• Lift and package materials up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor over an 8-hour period
• Proficiency with various work-related technologies, such as email, specific production based applications, and G-suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to complete physical labor over an 8-hour period
• Ability to work on your feet and lift and move up to 50-pound bags for extended periods of time
• Experience in an environment with an emphasis on quality controls, safety and cleanliness
• Willingness to change and adapt to new processes, procedures, or work requirements.
• Must be an excellent team player as well as independently motivated to take pride in the work that needs to be done and remain focused on the task at hand.
• Organized and process-oriented thinker
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work overtime on occasion
• Experience with shipping including LTL quotes, FTL freight shipments as well as courier carriers
• Ability to use a pallet jack

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Database reporting and inventory tracking
• Operation of experimental and early-stage production equipment
• Mechanically inclined and can troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience in standardized safety procedures such as OSHA certification
• Forklift experience
• Background in biology / environmental / sustainability field
• Aseptic experience

Pay range for this role based on candidates' skills and experience starts at $18/hr-$22/hr.