Production Operator (Weekend Days)

Church & Dwight; Thomasville (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight in York, PA, is seeking a Production Operator for the D Shift (Weekend Days) to safely operate manufacturing equipment and meet production requirements. You will work with colleagues to fulfill line responsibilities while supporting a safe, efficient production environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement and training programs. Requires a HS diploma or GED; 0–6 months experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–6 months experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or vocational certificate preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing training or certification preferred.
• CPR and First Responder certification preferred; safety committee experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and follow plant safety policies.
• Operate equipment safely to meet quality and schedule goals.
• Assist with machine setup and changeovers.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and lubrication.
• Ensure correct materials run on appropriate lines and quality standards are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement/lean projects and training programs.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communications skills

English communication

Organization/time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree or vocational certificate

Lean Manufacturing training

CPR and First Responder certification

Safety committee participation

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

• Production Operator - D Shift (Weekend Days)
• Thursday - Friday 5:30am - 2:00pm; and Saturday - Sunday 5:30am - 5:30pm
• The hourly wage for this position is $23.40, plus $1.25/hour shift dif.

Come join our York, PA facility where we manufacture and distribute products such as A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Laundry Detergent!

ROLE SUMMARY:

Safely operate manufacturing equipment to produce quality products. Understand production requirements and perform all associated physical and operational activities. Work cooperatively with employees to fulfill all line responsibilities each shift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Safe and efficient equipment operation to meet or exceed all quality, scheduling and customer requirements.
• Assist with machine set-up and/or changeovers.
• Assist with equipment preventative maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication of machinery.
• Ensure all quality standards are met, i.e. right material components being run on the right lines, etc.
• Assist with special projects and assignments such as rework, hand stacking, etc.
• Participate on Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing teams to identify and resolve areas of waste.
• Assist with the training and certification program as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero (0) to six (6) months experience working in a highspeed manufacturing environment.

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or vocational certificate.
• Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification.
• Experience/certified with CPR and First Responder. Participation in a safety committee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media - verbal, written, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate clearly in English - verbal and written.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Candidates are required to complete all necessary trainings within the defined introductory period.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The operations is not in a climate controlled environment. Candidates will be exposed to the seasonal temperature variations. All candidates will be required to abide to all PPE standards and department dress code.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/