Production Operator with $1500 Sign on Bonus!
About Bostik, an Arkema company: Bostik is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer, and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe operation of the manufacturing operation and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Complete day‑to‑day assigned tasks and follow written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products.
- Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and company EHS expectations.
- Assist in updating documentation as required.
- Collaborate with fellow operators to ensure product quality.
- Perform preventive maintenance functions and fill out maintenance work orders for mechanical problems.
- Assist in other manufacturing areas as needed.
- Perform in‑process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.
- Administer accurate batch sheets, retain sample collections, and follow proper procedures for handling, storing, and transferring hazardous materials.
- Operate all equipment in the department, conduct cycle counts, operate forklift and material handling equipment.
- Report incidents and communicate as required.
Context and Environment
- Fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment involving a wide variety of functions and activities.
- Participate in activities within the plant, department, and cross‑functional teams.
- Use computer software, both PC‑based and enterprise systems, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or higher education preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
- Committed to operator‑driven in‑plant lab testing, autonomous & preventive maintenance, problem solving on the shop floor, 5S, etc.
- Good interpersonal, analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experienced in working within a team environment and adaptable to change, capable of leading change.
Compliance: Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug‑Free Workplace.