Production Operator B

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.   Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts. 

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. 

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

This is an hourly position. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for raw material handling, operate process equipment to make products, and finished product packaging.

Safety First

• Views safety as a core value. 
• Observe safety policies in accordance with company protocol.
• Comply with safety procedures and work instructions in accordance with company protocol. 
• Maintain safety awareness through participation in Safety Meetings and communications.
• Maintain housekeeping expectations.

Position Responsibilities

• Regularly move raw materials from warehousing to blending operations. Occasionally move raw materials from warehousing to blending operations.
• Ensure correct raw materials are brought to area, working with forklift drivers as designated by worksite locations.
• Ensure that materials are brought in an orderly fashion not to slow or stop production, working with Forklift drivers as designated by worksite locations.
• Dose raw materials into blending operations.
• Track and record dosage, lot numbers, scrap, and production issues.
• Package and palletize finished product.
• Regularly operate forklifts and front-end loaders.
• Responsible for keeping process area clean.
• Meet written expectations of management.
• Housekeeping duties in production, warehouse, and plant parking areas, and general clean-up.
• Hand-sweep, shovel, and/or wheelbarrow as directed.
• Operational assistance as required in production, bagging, warehouse, and shipping areas.
• Other duties as required to maintain an efficient operation.
• Clean up material and return to proper ore piles, containers, and/or trash area as directed.
• Work in a neat and orderly manner and minimize loss.

Communication/Other Duties

• Maintains good housekeeping.
• Follows all company and customer safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to change productively.
• Handles other duties as required.
• Follow appropriate quality procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in training employees on appropriate items.
• Attend training classes in-plant or other locations as assigned.
• Education and Additional Requirements
• High school diploma preferred or GED equivalent
• 0-2 year of relevant experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of this Job, the employee will be in a plant environment the majority of the time with high noise level.

The company offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate.

Location

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.