Production Operator

ALKEGEN; Council Grove (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials technology company in Council Grove, KS, is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join their team. This full-time entry-level position involves setting up and operating tools, following safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work area. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative solutions that help people breathe easier and live greener.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
• Job training for this position is provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tools according to instructions and specifications.
• Verify measuring instruments are in proper working order.
• Clean equipment and maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate machinery and load/unload items as required.

Skills

Ability to follow written instructions

Ability to follow proper safety protocols

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Highly motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational school diploma

Job description

Production Operator – ALKEGEN

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create an innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and more than 9,000 employees worldwide, Alkegen delivers products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities across production, engineering, technology, and leadership. We’re looking for highly motivated professionals ready to bring their best.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies work orders and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Selects, places, and secures tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Observes each task to verify quality performance.
• Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
• Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
• May be trained to act as forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Always maintains a safe work environment.
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications such as fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Highly motivated.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
• Job training for this position is provided.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth and innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.