Production Operator

Activar, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

HR support

Job summary

Activar, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to operate various plastic manufacturing equipment in a defined area. The role focuses on completing production orders to procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, obtaining needed materials, drafting procedures, and ensuring safe, efficient operation. The candidate should contribute to process improvements and maintain a clean, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires effective communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates tenacity and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to ensure high-quality production.
• Review daily manufacturing functions and job orders.
• Obtain materials and tools needed to meet run rates.
• Draft and maintain procedure sheets.
• Check parts for quality and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and equipment performance.
• Report issues to production mentor/GM to protect safety and quality.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints

Schematics

Instrumentation diagrams

Gauges & equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for operating various plastic manufacturing equipment within an assigned area as directed. The Production Operator accurately and efficiently completes production orders to established procedures and quality standards.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operate equipment to ensure the highest quality of production is achieved.

Review daily manufacturing functions and job orders to ensure awareness of requirements.

Obtain necessary materials and tools required to achieve expected run rates.

Draft and maintain procedure sheets.

Check all parts for excellent quality.

Ensure the safe operation of equipment.

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Report immediately to your production mentor and general manager any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling and/or quality.

Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.

Ensure a clean and organized work environment.

Adhere to all company standards and policies.

Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.

Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong teamwork.

Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.

Basic ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.

Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.

Previous experience in a relevant manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must have manual dexterity. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and use equipment to move up to 110 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials. The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, and flames. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery. All work is performed inside in a climate-controlled environment.

Starting hourly pay range: $20.00 - $24.00

Benefits Overview

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Community involvement time off
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

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