What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Compunnel Inc.?
Production Operator
Tank wash
Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushers, scrapers, and other cleaning tools
Operate the automated tank washer machine
Clean portable tanks with the pressure washer
Pre-kit
Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods while obtaining materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters and fill off as needed by production while following all safety guidelines and procedures
Operate forklift as needed to move materials
Coordinator will operate and inspect forklift daily and turn in inspection form
Batch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouse
Materials are delivered to a designated area for the batch maker
Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning.
Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off
Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area
Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated
Keep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean state
Remove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift
Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed
Other duties as needed to complete production process
Fill Off
Transfer completed products into containers of various sizes and types (1 qt cans to tankers). Identify and apply the correct information on the containers and or proper documents while following all fill off and safety procedures
Fill off approved batches ranging from 1 gallon to 5000 gallons into the proper shipping containers
Measure the amount of product into the correct container for proper yield, by weighing and / or measuring the weight of the material in the containers with the tools provided
Once containers are filled and all openings are closed and tightened, check for leaks around the ring, bungs, and chimes
Properly complete the batch ticket as instructed, label all containers, and number them in the sequence they were filled off
Once the batch ticket has been approved and signed by the supervisor, send the containers to the shipping department along with the batch ticket
Properly dispose of filters; wash out the pump; wash the tanks, filter housing, and hoses with the appropriate cleansing material
Properly label and stage all cleaning material in proper areas
Properly label and stencil all containers to satisfy customer and shipment requirements
Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations
Batch making
Raw materials are added in the arranged order on the batch ticket
Weighs / measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batches
Coordinates sample testing with QC and makes necessary hits / changes to batch as instructed by QC
Must practice and sustain expected housekeeping standard in work area
Must move to other tasks such as fill off and tank washing when needed once trained
Milling / Grinding operation
Operate the machine controls to achieve a specified flow and temperature limit
Comprehend and demonstrate competency in Lock out / Tag out / Try out processes
Be able to lift metal object up to 40 pounds up to 5 feet off the floor
Set-up a pump train to pump from one vessel to another
Comprehend and demonstrate competency in setting up and breaking down the mill; including but not limited to :
Selection of media
Selection of screens
Set up the machine for internal pin disruption usage
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