Production Operator - 2nd Shift Job

Arkema; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Operator for 2nd shift in Petersburg, Virginia. This role involves producing and packaging various products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Successful candidates will receive benefits starting day one and a sign-on bonus of $1500. Ideal applicants will have manufacturing experience and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Health Benefits starting on DAY 1

Sign-on Bonus of $1500

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce, inspect, and package products according to batch formulations.
• Follow EHS and quality procedures to ensure product safety.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Ability to read English

Basic math skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

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