Entry Level Chemical Operator

True North Consultants, Inc.; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a production technician to operate and monitor equipment for dry liner processing and resin liner packaging. You will ensure quality and maintain safe, clean work conditions on the line.

The role requires attention to safety, accurate documentation, and reliable shift handovers, with opportunities to support equipment maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Machine setup according to production instructions.
• Quality assurance of produced items.
• Monitor production to detect malfunctions early.
• Correct minor malfunctions and assist with major repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the workspace.
• Package and document goods according to requirements.
• Perform shift handover efficiently.

Skills

Oral communication

Teamwork

Written communication

Dependability

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

SUMMARY:

You are responsible for the processing of dry liner and the packaging of resin liner by operating and monitoring technical equipment, machines and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine setup according to specified production instructions
• Independent assurance of quality requirements
• Careful observation of the running production in order to detect malfunctions at an early stage
• Correction of minor malfunctions and support for major repairs
• maintaining order and cleanliness of the workplace, as well as care of technical equipment, machines and systems for safety and quality reasons
• Packaging and documentation of the goods according to the applicable requirements
• Shift handover

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Manufacturing software.

Certificates and Licenses: Driver’s License Required

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.