LATEX OPERATOR - PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING

Mallard Creek Polymers, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallard Creek Polymers, LLC is seeking a Latex Operator to join our plant operations team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves packaging products, sampling tanks, and performing material transfers with hoses and diaphragm pumps.

The ideal candidate has chemical-plant experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication and multitasking skills. Forklift experience and basic Office software proficiency are required for daily tasks and coordination with teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical plant or related industry.
• High School diploma or equivalent completed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Forklift or yard jockey experience.
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Package finished products into totes, drums, and tankers to meet customer requirements.
• Sample and measure liquid storage tanks; manage transfers with hoses and diaphragm pumps.
• Complete production requirements accurately and on time.
• Maintain general plant housekeeping and safety practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, logistics, and planning on production issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Yard jockey

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Mallard Creek Polymers is seeking a qualified Latex Operator to join our team.Who you are: Our ideal teammateOur ideal teammate enjoys working indoors and outdoors. They are accustomed to working in plant operations (batch process) to safely expedite the production and shipment of products.What you do: Our ideal teammate has work-related experience with the following:Packaging finished products (into totes, drums, tankers) to meet customer requirements and readies products for shipment.Sampling and measuring liquid or chemical storage tanks.Completing material transfers using hoses and diaphragm pumps.Complete production requirements timely and accuratelyGeneral plant housekeeping.Completes any work or related tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Team Lead OperatorInterface with Supervisors, Co-workers, Plant managers, Engineers, Logistics, Planning, and others as it relates toproduction issues and needsOther duties as assigned.What we need:Our Latex Operator team packages finished products into totes, drums, and tankers to meet customer requirements and ready products for shipment. They are responsible for sampling and measurement of storage tanks and handling material transfers using hoses and diaphragm pumps.Skills and Qualifications:• Prior experience in a chemical plant or other related industry• High School diploma or equivalent• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities• Forklift and/or yard jockey experience• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills along with attention to detail.• Computer experience – Excel, Word, and OutlookPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Must be physically able to climb stairs/ladders• Lift 50 pounds and safely handle full fifty-five (55) gallon drums all in accordance with acceptable practices andprocedures• Required work standing for extended periods of time and in low/high-temperature conditions (outside)• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator at any time (always requires a clean-shaven face)• Required to use various hand tools; drive a fork-lift and/or yard jockey• I must be able to sit at a desk and monitor computer screensWork Location & Hours: Mallard Creek Polymers Plant Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262Schedule:• Must be able to work weekends• Works 2-2-3 rotating shift• Required to work 12-hour shifts. Shifts could be from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 pm to 7 amTravel: NoneJob Type/ Department: Full-Time Direct Hire / ProductionPositions available: 4Next StepsOur HR and hiring team will be screening resumes and reaching out to applicants until we schedule onsite interviews. Be sure to answer all questions completely. We will be sending emails to you to coordinate our initial conversations or to get more information. Please keep an eye out for an email from MCPOLYMERS.Keep In TouchFollow Mallard Creek Polymers on LinkedIn or visit our website for more information.