Production Operator

City
Narrows
State/Province
Virginia

Overview:

The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment including troubleshooting and operator assisted maintenance. Operators will gain a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process change 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Performs all functions safely within the production areas
  • Operates production equipment including troubleshooting and operator-assisted maintenance activities
  • Learns and rotates to all jobs including floor operation, control room and quality control operations
  • Supports maintenance through proper lock-out tag-out of equipment and issuing safety work permits when required
  • Strictly follows all production specification sheets and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintains accurate records of all observations and results
  • Accurately and thoroughly reports data through written and oral reports to leadership
  • Enters work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and assists with initial trouble-shooting
  • Accurately and timely reporting of all safety and environmental events
  • Maintains and improves housekeeping standards in the work areas
  • Participates in design discussions, writing and reviewing SOPs, performing line walk-downs, labeling equipment and other duties as assigned.         
 
Shifts available (8- or 12-hour shifts)

Rotating shifts – 8- or 12-hour shifts
  • 8 hour – 7am -3pm, 3pm -11pm, 11pm - 7am - 7-day swing schedule rotating shifts 
  • 12 hour - 7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am – 4 days on, 4 days off, rotating shifts (on call)
* Must be able to work weekends & holidays
 

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous experience in manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
  • Previous training and/or experience on forklift operations a plus
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT WorkKeys assessment testing and attain required scores
  • Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process changes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Excellent observation skills
  • Adaptable and strong willingness to learn
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues
  • Basic mechanical skills and analytical skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Ability to work well in a team environment with limited supervision
  • Experience with safety programs in an industrial environment

Application Methods:

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