Production Operator - 2nd Shift Job

Arkema; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Manufacturing Operator to oversee the operation of high-performance chemical adhesive production equipment. This role includes ensuring compliance with safety protocols, performing lab tests for product quality, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will possess strong safety practices, teamwork ability, and problem-solving skills, with a preference for manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Good safe work practices and involvement in safety programs.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform in-process laboratory testing according to requirements.
• Document all activities accurately in batch sheets.

Skills

Safety Practices

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Reports directly to the Department Production Supervisor

Reports indirectly to the Department Lead Operator and/or Shift Lead Operator

Job dimensions

· Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce high performance chemical adhesives.

· Perform in-process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.

· Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Activities

· Operates all equipment within your respective department, (such as pressure vessels, Mixers, Blenders, Extruders, Coaters etc.)

· Follow proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous material.

· Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.

· Responsible for accurate batch sheet administration and retain sample collection.

· Assist in updating documentation as required.

· Assist in other areas in Manufacturing, as needed and trained.

· Conduct cycle counts, as required.

· Operates fork truck and material handling equipment.

· Fills out maintenance Work Orders in the event of foreseen mechanical problems.

· Responsible for incident reporting and communications.

· Use of computer for batch processing, data entry and training

Context and Environment

· Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.

· Works collaboratively with fellow department employees to solve problems and to ensure quality products are produced.

· Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required

· Works with minimal supervision.

Accountabilities

· Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.

· Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products

· Maintains good housekeeping practices.

· Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety

· Document all activities in batch sheet and/or batch run sheet to document and communicate progress

· Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues

· Responsiveness to internal departments and customers along with problem solving and learning

· Operators are responsible for data entry in systems tracking plant measurables

· Responsible for completion of assigned daily tasks

Qualifications / Experience required

· High school diploma or higher education preferred.

· Demonstrates a good Safe work practice and involvement in Safety programs.

· Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.

· Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.

· Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

· Experienced in working within a team environment.

· Adaptable to change and can lead change

· Good analytical and problem solving skills

· Good Leadership skills