Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.
If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.
Then, this position is right for you!
Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com
Our offer :
- Shift Differential
- Medical / Dental / Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
- 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
- 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
- Uniforms Provided
- Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
- 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
- We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Background
Works under general supervision of the Packaging Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating Q&A standards.Work with Operations management team to coordinate Packaging Department resources to achieve simultaneously and with no mutual compromise employee safety (procedures, behaviors, PPE use, etc.), customer quality (paperwork compliance, hygiene compliance, gowning, etc.), room and process compliance (organization, housekeeping, and visual management) and ship date requirements (expected output and yields, due date achievement, productivity).Responsible for performing and overseeing daily operation of assigned Packing Operator team to include planning, monitoring and controlling of production, and to ensure safety, high productivity and work accuracy.This function can substitute the Packaging Manager on his / her absence (meetings, planning, disciplinary actions, etc.)Tasks
Coordinates equipment, packaging rooms and assigned team to achieve customer ship dates and maximize pounds packaged per shiftEnsures work area is GMP compliant (cleanliness, organization) during all operation, assuring exposed product is always handled on controlled areasEnsures quality of product packaged by assigned team, including package appearance, package weight, in-process testing, labeling and other batch record requirementsMonitor any quality issues, re-work, repackagingAssists in hiring, continuous training, performance evaluationMonitors employees, reports and reviews any issues, including safety, quality, suspicion, attendance, counseling of assigned team and report to ManagerPerform duties associated with Packaging OperatorCoordinates maintenance work during assigned shift, follow up on repairsEnsures adherence of safety rules, policies and procedures, use of PPE.Ensures proper clean-out of equipment and rooms between productsEnsures GMP audit-ready plant cleanliness at all timesMonitors equipment functionality, assist communication to maintenance on timely repairs.Maintain Daily Packaging Room Check ListReview labeling, batch records and all record keeping that a packager maintainsImplements and may help develop packaging improvements to improve profit (e.g., Improving packaging yields and reducing supply usage)Operates hand truck or fork liftReporting any manufacturing or quality issues, lead and oversee employees on shift, for production efficiency and safetySpecifications
High School diploma or GED1 year Packaging Operator experience at Jost ChemicalKnowledge of :Mathematics and English comprehension (Broad level)
Raw Materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods (Broad level)Safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures (Broad level)Skill in :Management of material resources
Troubleshooting and product inspectionOperation control and monitoringEquipment maintenance and light repairAbility to :Communicate effectively with peers / team, and other areas such as Quality and Safety
Lead, motivate and train othersWork in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environmentComprehend oral and written English instructionsLift 55 pounds and drive a fork truck in safe and efficient mannerFollow established policies and proceduresOperate and maintain chemical processing equipmentAdopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needsPass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
