Production Operator - 2nd Shift Lubbock, TX

Hydrite Chemical Co; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$500 per Year Wellness Incentive

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co is seeking a production operator for our food processing and industrial chemical blending and packaging operations. You will blend and package products in a GMP environment, inspect drums/totes, and handle loading/unloading tasks following SOPs and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining worksheets, cleaning equipment, performing sanitation, and completing paperwork with accuracy while attending mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Prior food processing product chemical blending experience recommended
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Blending and packaging of liquid and dry chemicals in a GMP environment, following the appropriate SOPs and donning PPE.
• Inspection, cleaning, and filling of drums and totes.
• Loading and unloading of tank trucks and railcars, following the appropriate SOPs.
• Cleaning and inspection of blenders and reactors.
• Careful review of worksheets and entry of Production Schedules.
• Washing, sanitizing and testing of portable tanks/totes for reuse.
• Operation of machinery as directed by supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, neatly, and according to SOP.
• Practice good housekeeping of your work area and other areas as assigned.
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required and review changes/additions with your supervisor.
• All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or the SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.

Job description

And we are looking for problem‑solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS AND HOURS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $500 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
• 2nd Shift hours are 2pm-10:30pm, with a $1/hour shift premium

The primary purpose of this position is Food Processing and Industrial liquid and dry product manufacturing, blending and packaging.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Blending and packaging of liquid and dry chemicals in a GMP environment, following the appropriate SOP’s and donning the specified personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspection, cleaning, and filling of drums and totes.
• Loading and unloading of tank trucks and railcars, following the appropriate SOP’s.
• Cleaning and inspection of blenders and reactors.
• Careful review of worksheets and entry of Production Schedules.
• Washing, sanitizing and testing of portable tanks/totes for reuse.
• Operation of machinery as directed by supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, neatly, and according to SOP.
• Practice good housekeeping of your work area and other areas as assigned.
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required and review changes/additions with your supervisor.
• All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or the SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Prior food processing product chemical blending experience recommended.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include three retirement plans (401k, pension and profit sharing), medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.