Operator 2

Vet's Plus; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vet's Plus in Wisconsin is seeking an Operator 2 to operate equipment such as injection mold, extruder and labeler to produce products that meet business needs. The role includes weighing raw materials, mixing, packaging, labeling, and maintaining Batch Records per GDP.

Responsibilities cover set-up per Batch Records, material handling, and collaboration with the maintenance team to resolve issues. Must be able to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs, and pass respirator clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous factory or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write English; basic math skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.
• Respirator clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to produce products per Batch Record; ensure area is clean.
• Weigh and verify raw materials; transfer to weigh area and pallets.
• Assist mixing, packaging, and labeling of finished goods.
• Maintain documentation: Batch Records, logs, forms per GDP.
• Communicate with maintenance and ensure guards are in place.
• Perform general labor duties and complete required checklists.

Skills

Weighing

Packaging

Machine operation

Quality checks

Documentation

Reading English

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of the Position: Operation of equipment to produce products to meet business needs. Equipment includes but is not limited to injection mold, extruder, labeler, etc.

Operator 2, Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible ensuring area equipment is free of unneeded product.
• Responsible for sanitizing machine and contact surfaces before use and cleaning at the end of production is complete.
• Responsible for loading materials into hoppers during the production process.
• Ensure that the maintenance team is communicated with if there are issues with the machine.
• Responsible machine for set-up per specification on the Batch Record and complete any checklists required.
• Responsible for all required paperwork including the Batch Records, logs, forms and other documents in the area that are required per the product running in accordance with GDP.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and making necessary adjustments during the production process.
• Responsible for verifying metal detectors and documents into the metal detection verification log as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring that all guards are in place during the production process.
• Double checks packaging material and product for accuracy before and during production.
• Ability to perform all General Labor Duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Operator 2, Weigh Room:

• Responsible for weighing and verifying weighed raw materials.
• Assist the lead of weigh area in verifying raw material in the Storage Area.
• Responsible for transferring Raw Materials to the Weigh Area
• Responsible for setting up pallets of weighed batches per Batch Records
• Assist to transfer the weighed batches to the appropriate staging area

Operator 2, Mix Room:

• Verifying all the weighed raw materials in the mix room area.
• Assist in the mixing process of all dry powders.
• Assist in the packaging and labeling of the finished good products.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and repetitious motion.
• Ability to read and write in English and basic math skills.
• Ability to work in various temperature ranges.
• Proficient in weigh room, dry mix or operating all machines in two separate departments.
• Legible handwriting skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a factory or warehouse setting is preferred.

*this role requires the ability to be cleared to wear a respirator*