Coating Operator

HGS BioScience; Dubois (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employer matching retirement plan

Paid time-off 3 weeks

Career pathing and development

Job summary

HGS BioScience is seeking a Coating Operator to support final production steps in a humic and fulvic-based product environment. The role involves staging totes, following SOPs, and ensuring timely product movement while complying with quality and safety standards.

You will operate forklifts and other equipment, complete logs and QC documents, and participate in cross-training to support other operations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and industrial machinery, such as a forklift.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately and legibly complete production activity sheets, logs, and quality control documentation.
• Undergo cross-training and be willing to support other operations when needed.
• Support material handling, inventory accuracy, and cycle count activities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel.
• Identify and report safety concerns, process deviations, or equipment issues.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by your manager.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Coating Operator is responsible for supporting the final steps of production within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic-based products. This hands-on position requires staging production totes within a designated area, following standard operating procedures to prep the totes, ensuring timely product movement, and compliance with company quality and safety standards.

• Operate heavy and industrial machinery, such as a forklift
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately and legibly complete production activity sheets, logs, and quality control documentation
• Undergo cross-training and be willing to support other operations when needed
• Support material handling, inventory accuracy, and cycle count activities
• Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel
• Identify and report safety concerns, process deviations, or equipment issues
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by your manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift 55+ pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments.
• Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products.
• Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures.
• Fast-paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness.
• May require overtime, weekend, or evening work based on production and shipping schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirements plan with employer match
• Paid time-off, starting at three (3) weeks a year
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities