Production Operator

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Production Worker to secure raw materials and create and package products in a safe environment.

You will operate a sit-down forklift, handle inbound/outbound orders, perform preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and collaborate with teammates, supervisors, and customers to ensure timely, compliant production.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Strong communication skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift and select products for outbound orders.
• Receive product for inbound orders and load/unload trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general upkeep of production equipment.
• Distribute supplies, maintain logs, and record plant operating data.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and customers.
• Ensure safety requirements and PPE protocols are followed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Production Worker, you play a critical part of the organization securing raw materials in a safe environment. This position creates and packages products of various kinds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a sit-down forklift
• Select products for outbound orders
• Receive product (bulk and packaged) for inbound orders
• Load and unload trucks
• Perform preventative maintenance and participate in general upkeep of production equipment
• Maintain daily logs and record plant operating data
• Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers
• Collect raw materials
• Package chemicals in pails, drums, and totes
• Responsible for decanting chemical into containers as specified in related procedures
• Ensure supplies are distributed as required throughout the facility
• Neatly store supplies and empty containers
• General housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas
• Clean and store safety equipment for re-use
• Report process and/or safety equipment issues to Production Supervisor
• Comply with all safety requirements within the company
• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures
• Follow WHMIS, SDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures
• Follow all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed
• Regular and sustained attendance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with colleagues
• Strong communication skills and time management

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

#INDOPS

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.