Production Operator - 3

SNF Holding Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Training

Job summary

SNF Holding Company is seeking a Production Operator for a hands-on role in our California plant. You will perform packaging, blending, and bulk offload operations under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader, ensuring safe and efficient process execution.

You will handle documentation, alarms, and housekeeping while supporting continuous improvement initiatives with the HSE team. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Able to clearly communicate needs and concerns inside and outside of their shift.
• Safety minded.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Quick and well-coordinated in the movement of the hands.
• Must read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
• Ability to take ownership of general processes/products.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules.
• Must have forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Qualified in all three ground operations: packaging, blending, and/or bulk offloading/loading.
• Carry out all production operations as defined by the Shift Lead.
• Point of contact for the shift. Interfaces with all other departments in the plant and notifies the proper people when necessary.
• Report all accidents, upset conditions, and near misses to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Work with the Shift Lead to provide proper shift coverage. This includes vacations, illnesses, and OT.
• Provide OTJ guidance for new operators on the shift.
• Focus on plant housekeeping. Before the end of the shift all areas are free of debris and trash, equipment put away, and all containers labeled.
• Report all spills, unintended discharges to the sump, etc to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Ensure all documentation (batch sheets, loading and unloading checklists, receiving paperwork, etc) is filled out completely and correctly.
• Understanding of all alarms and the correct path forward given each alarm.
• Provide suggestions for process or equipment improvements.
• Provide recommendations on a regular basis to HSE engineers.
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable. To that end you need to keep the following aspects in mind:
• Always perform your job in a sound HS&E manner to protect yourself and those around you.
• Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking about means to avoid those hazards.
• Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue & complacency) that leads to distractions from the task on hand.
• Attend and complete all required training.
• Job completion means Good Housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for your safety and those around you.
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a professional chemical industry worker. Maintain and clean it properly.
• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can.

Skills

Communication

Safety minded

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Learning agility

Stress management

Math skills

Problem solving

Organization

Reading SOPs

Independent worker

Understanding production schedules

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

BASIC FUNCTION:
To carry operations workload as required under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader.

Responsibilities

• Qualified in all three ground operations: packaging, blending, and/or bulk
  offloading/loading.
• Carry out all production operations as defined by the Shift Lead.
• Point of contact for the shift. Interfaces with all other departments in the plant and notifies
  the proper people when necessary.
• Report all accidents, upset conditions, and near misses to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Work with the Shift Lead to provide proper shift coverage. This includes vacations,
  illnesses, and OT.
• Provide OTJ guidance for new operators on the shift.
• Focus on plant housekeeping. Before the end of the shift all areas are free of debris and
  trash, equipment put away, and all containers labeled.
• Report all spills, unintended discharges to the sump, etc to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Ensure all documentation (batch sheets, loading and unloading checklists, receiving
  paperwork, etc) is filled out completely and correctly.
• Understanding of all alarms and the correct path forward given each alarm.
• Provide suggestions for process or equipment improvements.
• Provide recommendations on a regular basis to HSE engineers.
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable. To that end
  you need to keep the following aspects in mind:
  • Always perform your job in a sound HS&E manner to protect yourself and those around
    you.
  • Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking
    about means to avoid those hazards. Take a proactive approach to maintain excellence
    in all your assignments.
  • Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue & complacency) that leads to
    distractions from the task on hand. Those distractions lead to errors resulting in
    unwanted incidents.
  • Attend and complete all required training.
  • Job completion means Good Housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for
    your safety and those around you.
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a
  professional chemical industry worker. Maintain and clean it properly.
• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Able to clearly communicate needs and concerns inside and outside of their shift.
• Safety minded.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Quick and well-coordinated in the movement of the hands.
• Must read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
• Ability to take ownership of general processes/products.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules.
• Must have forklift experience.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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