Mix Plant Operator

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austin Powder in Ohio is seeking a safety-conscious Mix Plant Operator to join the Booster Department. You will follow written work instructions, inspect products, identify hazards, operate equipment, troubleshoot with supervision, and obtain necessary forklift and box truck certifications.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, 18+ years old, and the ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and in challenging environments while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and 18+ years old.
• Ability to meet ATF explosive processor requirements.
• 1+ years manufacturing or explosive/chemical manufacturing experience.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision and follow procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and work in loud environments.

Responsabilités

• Follow safety protocols and written work instructions for packaging and handling explosives.
• Inspect manufactured products for accuracy and quality.
• Identify hazards in the production area and report them.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Obtain forklift and box truck certification within required timeframe.
• Work varied shifts and overtime as demanded by production.

Connaissances

Basic Math skills

Documentation reading

Effective communication

Work with minimal supervision

Manual dexterity

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

18+ years old

ATF explosive processor qualification

Outils

Forklift certified

Box truck certification

Description du poste

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

THE MIX PLANT OPERATOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE, PRODUCTIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WITHIN OUR BOOSTER DEPARTMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOLLOWING ALL WRITTEN WORK INSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE AREAS PACKAGING AND HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS; INSPECT MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS FOR ACCURACY; RECOGNIZE HAZARDS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION AREA; OPERATE EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS RUNNING PROPERLY; TROUBLESHOOT AND PROBLEM SOLVE WITH SUPERVISOR/AREA LEAD ON ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES AS NEEDED; OBTAIN BOX TRUCK/FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME; OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MANUFACTURING VEHICLES WHEN NEEDED; AND ANY OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY AREA LEAD, SUPERVISOR AND/OR DEPARTMENT MANAGER.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all written work instructions and operating procedures, especially those related to the packaging and handling of explosive products.
• Product Inspection: Inspect manufactured products for accuracy and quality.
• Hazard Recognition: Identify and report potential hazards within the production area.
• Equipment Operation: Operate manufacturing equipment and ensure it is functioning properly.
• Troubleshooting: Collaborate with Supervisor or Area Lead to resolve technical issues.
• Certification Requirements: Obtain box truck and forklift certification within the designated timeframe.
• Vehicle Operation: Operate and maintain manufacturing vehicles as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Area Lead, Supervisor, or Department Manager.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum age of 18
• Must meet all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an atf explosive processor
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience or
• 1+ years explosive or chemical manufacturing
• Mechanically inclined
• Availability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• Basic Math skills (basic counting skills required)
• Ability to read and maintain proper documentation as required.
• Meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive processor.
• Must be able to work in various conditions (hot/cold and wet floors)
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work various shifts as required by business demands.
• Must be able to work in loud work environment; hearing protection required in some areas (range of 50 - 90 decibels)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand/walk up to 10 hours per day.
• Have high manual dexterity.
• Ability to work overtime when applicable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work wear work uniforms and required PPE.
• Ability to get fitted and wear formal respirator, half face style, as needed.
• Ability to work on a ladder (i.e., heightened work surface)
• Must be forklift certified.
• May have to be certified to drive box truck and semi-tractor.
• Must be able to operate various types of machinery and set up of machines. * Must understand the need to be cross trained and willing to do different tasks daily.

Work Environment

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affi

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.