Production Operator

Oxerra Americas Inc; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxerra Americas Inc. seeks a plant operations professional in Augusta, GA to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant performance. You will operate process equipment, monitor systems, and record data while supporting continuous improvement within a team.

Experience in chemical manufacturing and forklift operation is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities to participate in root cause investigations and routine maintenance to keep the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift and powered equipment experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and safety compliance.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Complete process data recording including inventories.
• Initiate root cause investigations and crisis response as needed.
• Maintain safe and efficient operations by following EHS policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving process deviations.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Work ethic

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always ensure full compliance with Oxerra and local site EHS and Business Conduct Policies, Guidelines and Rules.
• Ensure that operating discipline principles, procedures, and practices are followed, to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• Initiate and participate in root cause investigations as required.
• Perform crisis response activities.
• Use process knowledge and skill to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
• Use measurements and tools in the plant to run at optimum conditions.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
• Complete process data recording including raw material and finished goods inventories, in an accurate, timely and legible manner.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, write, and read English preferably.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ensure a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
• Have good technical skills to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated equipment.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve technical problems.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment is preferred.