Dry Ice Operator

nexAir, LLC; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

nexAir, LLC in Millington, TN is seeking a full-time Hourly, non-exempt worker to load and package dry ice daily in accordance with quality standards. The role also requires operating a pallet jack/forklift to move dry ice boxes for production needs and adhering to safety and quality policies.

The position involves standing on concrete, potential exposure to fumes, and the use of PPE. Overtime and shift work are required.

Qualifications

• One year of production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisor directions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and enter/exit a forklift.
• PPE required: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and gloves.
• Willingness to work overtime and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Load and package dry ice daily following quality standards.
• Operate pallet jack/forklift daily to move dry ice boxes for production needs.
• Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up.

Skills

Experience

Read/Write

Direction following

Safety gear use

Overtime

Shift work

Job description

• Load and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards.


• Operate a pallet jack/forklift on a daily basis to maneuver dry ice boxes to meet production needs.


• Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures.


• Clean-up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Load and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards.


• Operate a pallet jack/forklift on a daily basis to maneuver dry ice boxes to meet production needs.


• Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures.


• Clean-up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up.

Qualifications

• One (1) year previous work experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.


• Able to read and write.


• Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.


• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on concrete for an extended period of time, bend, use hands and arms, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to enter and exit a forklift. Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. The employee also occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and hazardous materials and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.


• Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and gloves.


• Flexibility to work overtime as required.


• Shift work required.

Classification

• Hourly, Non-Exempt Employee


• Full-time