Operator 2

Vets Plus, Inc.; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Plus, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Operator 2 to run production equipment such as injection mold, extruder, and labeler to meet product specifications.

The role covers weighing raw materials, mix room duties, packaging, and ensuring GMP compliance, sanitation, and safety. Must read English, perform basic math, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. Respirator clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Factory or warehouse experience preferred.
• Read and write English and basic math skills.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate area equipment and keep area free of unneeded product.
• Sanitize machines and contact surfaces before use and clean after production.
• Load materials into hoppers during production.
• Coordinate with maintenance if machine issues arise.
• Set up machines per Batch Records and complete checklists.
• Maintain Batch Records, logs and forms as required by GDP.
• Set and adjust during production and monitor processes.
• Verify metal detectors and log results.
• Ensure guards are in place during production.
• Double-check packaging material and product for accuracy.
• Perform general labor duties as needed.

Skills

Stand/walk long periods

Lift 50 lbs

English literacy

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Weighing scales

Dry mix equipment

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*