Production Operator

DuPont; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Pennsauken, NJ is hiring a Production Operator to support safe, efficient operation of the production line at a key chemical manufacturing facility. The role requires independent work and strong communication in written and spoken form, with teamwork highlighted as essential.

Core responsibilities include following safety rules, ensuring product quality, operating equipment, performing maintenance, and coaching others.

Qualifications

• Minimum a High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license is required.
• At least 1+ years’ manufacturing/production experience.
• Willing to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing to wear PPE (steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, flame-retardant clothing).
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movement; climb stairs.
• Able to read a tape measure and keep written records.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a team.
• Experience with preventive maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Assess finished product to ensure quality.
• Operate equipment or areas of the plant and perform related activities.
• Follow operating discipline principles and procedures without deviation.
• Monitor, collect, and input plant metrics for optimization.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment.

Skills

Communication

Math ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Tape measure

Job description

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Production Operator

The Pennsauken, NJ site currently has an opportunity for a Production Operator. The site is a key chemical manufacturing facility for DuPont’s Shelter Business.

Production Operators perform required tasks associated with the safe and efficient operation of the production line, including the use of equipment to produce high quality products in a timely manner. Production Operators are expected to work independently and on teams with minimal supervision. This position requires strong communication skills in both written and oral form including following operating procedures. Production Operators will need to follow instructions, troubleshoot and solve problems, as well as exhibit strong work ethic and reliability.

All Production Operators work Monday through Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Core Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Assess the finished product to ensure it meets quality requirements.
• Operates assigned equipment or areas of the Plant and performs operations related activities.
• Understand and follow operating discipline principles, procedures, and practices without deviation.
• Monitor, collect, and input plant metrics to identify opportunities for plant optimization.
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain a forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coach and train others on plant operations.
• Maintain an organized and clean Production area.
• Various other tasks as assigned by supervision are require as a part of the daily routine to maintain safe operation and area standards (i.e. general housekeeping, etc.).

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
• A valid US driver’s license is required.
• A minimum of 1+ years’ manufacturing/production experience
• Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice is required.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, and flame-retardant clothing.
• Willing and able to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to perform repetitive movement; including climbing several flights of stairs multiple times per day, stand, stoop, and bend.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to keep accurate written records and maintain good communication skills.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, dependable, reliable, and must be able to work in a team environment.
• Prior experience performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment is preferred.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse, technician, logistic/military experience is preferred.

The pay range for this role is $25.00 - $45.00 Hourly.

How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.

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