Production Operator

Overview

The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment including troubleshooting and operator assisted maintenance. Operators will gain a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process change.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions safely within the production areas
• Operates production equipment including troubleshooting and operator-assisted maintenance activities
• Learns and rotates to all jobs including floor operation, control room and quality control operations
• Supports maintenance through proper lock-out tag-out of equipment and issuing safety work permits when required
• Strictly follows all production specification sheets and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains accurate records of all observations and results
• Accurately and thoroughly reports data through written and oral reports to leadership
• Enters work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and assists with initial trouble-shooting
• Accurately and timely reporting of all safety and environmental events
• Maintains and improves housekeeping standards in the work areas
• Participates in design discussions, writing and reviewing SOPs, performing line walk-downs, labeling equipment and other duties as assigned.         

• 12 hour - 7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am – 4 days on, 4 days off, rotating shifts (on call)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred.
• Previous training and/or experience on forklift operations a plus.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT WorkKeys assessment testing and attain required scores.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent observation skills.
• Adaptable and strong willingness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Basic mechanical skills and analytical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Experience with safety programs in an industrial environment.

This Virginia position pays $24.16/hour and annual bonus eligibility.