Production Operator 2nd Shift - $2,500 Sign On Bonus Job

Arkema Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Operator to join their plant operations team. This role involves producing, inspecting, and packaging products while adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours. Experience in manufacturing and forklift operation is preferred. Join a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read English and perform basic math.
• Willing to work off shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Produces, inspects, and packages products per batch formulations.
• Follows all EHS and Quality procedures.
• Completes daily goals and reports issues to leadership.

Skills

English

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft

Lotus Notes

Job description

Job Description

Division: Bostik

Region: Americas

Job title: Production Operator

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 the objective of safe behavior and the 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 mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, palletizers, and 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. Multi-tasking is required.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and walk throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a non climate-controlled environment.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Uses production equipment, material handling equipment, and hand tools.
• Uses computer for data management and training.

Accountabilities

• Operates equipment and reports issues to leadership as needed.
• Completes daily goals.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors, driving overall improvement.
• Understands production and process equipment.
• Adheres to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations/policies.

Qualifications / experience required

• Required Skills/Experience: High school diploma/GED, ability to read English, perform basic math, willing to work off shifts and overtime.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in manufacturing, computer skills (Microsoft, Lotus Notes), forklift experience, operating automated/semi-automated equipment. Starting pay of $19.50/hour plus $0.85 shift differential.