What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at FMC?
Overview:
Together with team member, responsible for the safe operation of equipment to process materials into finished goods and to package and prepare finished goods for distribution. Able to commit to a common purpose and set of related performance goals for which the group holds itself jointly accountable.
FMC Corporation is committed to providing employees with ample opportunities to contribute, lead and be recognized as innovators, to look beyond barriers to provide solutions, to be challenged in what they do and to love doing it. FMC is an S&P 500, diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century. As a global leader utilizing advanced technologies and customer focused research and development, FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, specialty and related industries.
Responsibilities:
Packaging of finished products – safely and efficiently package finished goods for distribution
Set up and operate packaging equipment according to packaging and product requirements
Label boxes and containers appropriately to match product need
Sample finished goods as needed for laboratory analysis
Check packaged product weights for accuracy using scale equipment
Confirm and log batch identification data
Palletize product boxes, totes and Uturns and warehouse as appropriate
Process monitoring and personnel guidance – ensure the safe operation of equipment through process application and safe behavior work actions
Ensure that all team members follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for appropriate plant
Processes (Packaging, warehousing, maintenance, etc.) through observation and feedback.
Ensure that all team members follow the appropriate safety procedures at the plant through observation and feedback and safe work permit and hot permit use.
Communicate with team members about process problems, personnel issues, process improvement ideas and safety issues to ensure proper problem resolution.
Team is responsible to keep areas clear of clutter, trash and environmental hazards
Perform equipment and general maintenance on an as needed basis
Provide preventative maintenance on process and plant equipment on an as needed basis
Clean out process and packaging equipment including dismantling and making routine and nonroutine repairs during a product change
Support shipping to ensure proper warehousing or products and to meet on time shipping and off hour deliveries.
Load and unload freight trucks in the absence of shipping/receiving team.
Move stock using a fork truck to the appropriate warehousing location.
Prepare products for shipping by attaching the appropriate prepared paperwork and receive verification of receipts by freight drivers.
Implement improvements in all aspects of workflow.
Qualifications:
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and operating a forklift.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.