Production Operator - 1st Shift Job

The Arkema Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a team member for plant operations. This role requires adherence to safety and quality procedures while producing and packaging products efficiently.

Candidates should have a high school diploma / GED, and experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. The position may involve operating various equipment and requires availability for off shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math skills and read in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work off shifts and overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality products using various mixing and packaging equipment.
• Follow all EHS and Quality procedures.
• Report equipment issues to leadership as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read English

Problem-solving techniques

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Production equipment

Material handling equipment

Microsoft Applications

Lotus Notes

Job description

Situation in organisation

Member of plant operations team. Reports to production supervisor. Variable shift depending upon business need.

Job dimensions

• Produces, inspects, and packages products per batch formulations utilizing various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment.
• Follows all EHS and Quality procedures to safely produce quality product.
• Records manually and via computer, all material usage, accurately fill out process batch sheets.

Activities

• Follows process batch sheets to produce quality products per prescribed standards.
• Adheres to all plant policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met.
• Practices Continuous Quality Improvement in all processes.
• Participates in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve objective of safe behavior and goal of Zero Incidents.
• Monitors and adjusts equipment as necessary and permissible to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Works cooperatively with all employees and leadership to meet plant/shift objectives.
• Maintains an improved level of housekeeping in work area and facility.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Operates various pieces of equipment including but not limited to: mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools.
• Uses computer controls to operate equipment.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement projects, and Kaizen events.
• Rotates to other work functions as required by process flow.

Context and environment

• Works in a fast-paced production environment where safety, accuracy and speed are essential. Simultaneously competing priorities require effective and efficient multi-tasking to succeed.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and walk throughout workday.
• Ability to work in non climate-controlled environment.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Use of production equipment, material handling equipment, and hand tools.
• Use of computer for data management and training.

Accountabilities

• Operates equipment and reports issues to leadership as needed.
• Completion of daily goals.
• Uses problem solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors and drive overall improvement in daily objectives.
• Understanding of production and process equipment.
• Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations / policies.

Qualifications / experience required

• Required Skills/Experience:
  • High school diploma / GED, ability to read English and perform basic math skills.
  • Willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary.
• Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Lotus Notes) preferred.
  • Forklift experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment preferred.

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.