Production Operator

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Production Operator to join our team. In this role, you will monitor, operate, and troubleshoot plant process equipment used in the manufacturing of specialty powders. You will help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production by performing equipment adjustments, minor maintenance, and process documentation.

As a Production Operator, you will play a critical role in keeping our facility running smoothly, supporting both production and maintenance teams, and upholding our commitment to safety and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with all safety requirements and actively participate in safety programs (talks, observations, audits, etc.).
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform changeovers, equipment disassembly, assembly, and cleaning as needed.
• Follow daily production schedules, resolve quality issues, and escalate unresolved problems promptly.
• Stage packaging areas, lift/load 55 lbs. or more into equipment, and prepare finished product for shipment.
• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods.
• Manage raw materials (organizing, weighing, measuring, staging).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Conduct standard QC tests and accurately record production data.
• Use hand tools to perform minor preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly stored.