Production Operator - 2nd Shift Job

Davita Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Virginia is looking for a Production Operator for the 2nd shift. This role involves operating equipment, following safety and quality protocols, and ensuring the production of quality products. Candidates should have a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality improvement.

Benefits

Health Benefits starting on DAY 1

Sign-on Bonus of $1500

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work an off shift and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Produce, inspect, and package products utilizing various equipment.
• Follow quality procedures to ensure product safety.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Ability to read English

Basic math skills

Problem-solving techniques

Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Automated equipment

Job description

Bostik Petersburg is hiring Production Operator for 2nd shift.

We are offering a $1500 Sign-on Bonus!

Health Benefits starting on DAY 1 of your Employment!

Night Shift hours: Mon - Friday 3:00 PM to 11:00PM(Must be willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary)

Mandatory 2-week training Mon- Fri from 8 am - 4 pm

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for the following:

• Produce, inspect, and package products per batch formulations utilizing various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment.
• Follow all EHS and Quality procedures to safely produce a quality product.
• Record manually and via computer, all material usage, accurately fill out process batch sheets.

ACTIVITIES

• Follow process batch sheets to produce quality products per prescribed standards.
• Adheres to all plant policies, practices, and procedures to meet safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Practice continuous quality improvement in all processes.
• Participates in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve the objective of safe behavior and goal of Zero Incidents.
• Monitor and adjust equipment as necessary and permittable to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Work cooperatively with all employees and leadership to meet plant/shift objectives
• Maintain and improve the level of housekeeping in the work area and facility.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Operate various pieces of equipment including but not limited to lamination equipment, packaging equipment, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools.
• Use computer controls to operate the equipment.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects, and Kaizen events.
• Rotates to other work functions as required by process flow.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED,
• Ability to read English and perform basic math skills.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Must be willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary