What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Zeochem?
- Manufacturing experience in heavy industrial setting
- Availability to work 12 hour shifts (night shift pays shift differential)
- Team oriented approach to support operations group
OVERVIEW:
The Chemical Operator runs various chemical production equipment and may receive bulk raw materials used in the process for manufacturing of molecular sieve products.
Zeochem has a full range of benefits. Employees will be eligible to participate in all of these benefits, subject to the appropriate waiting and vesting periods. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401(K) plan with company matching funds. Disability and life insurance benefits are paid for by Zeochem. Employees earn vacation and sick leave, as well as holiday pay for select holidays. Zeochem offers contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts, gym reimbursement/wellness plan, and company paid for EAP program. Pay may vary slightly based on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Loads raw materials into equipment hopper from conveyor, scales, and intermediate container, or hand trucks
- Monitors assigned system processes to ensure quality output of product
- Inspects and measures product to verify conformance to specifications
- Packages product into containers
- Identifies worn equipment and accessories
- Cleans equipment and work area
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- HS diploma or GED
- At least 2 years’ experience working with production equipment
- Should be mechanically inclined and able to read detailed instructions
- Forklift Experience strongly preferred
- Must be computer literate
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
- Must be able to work 12 hour shift
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check
Zeochem has a full range of benefits. Employees will be eligible to participate in all of these benefits, subject to the appropriate waiting and vesting periods. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401(K) plan with company matching funds. Employees earn vacation and sick leave, as well as holiday pay for select holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to walk up stairs and or steps.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud depending on work location. Ambient temperatures for external temperatures.
TRAVEL
No travel is anticipated.
Compensation details: 20-21.1 Hourly Wage
