Production Operations Associate Jobs in Columbus, GA

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Production Operator starts, troubleshoots, and operates manufacturing equipment safely. There are three Production Operator levels (I, II, & III). The level will be determined by experience, ability to assume various roles on the plant floor, and demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and problem-solve machine issues resulting in efficient cycles and minimal downtime. The Production Operator will operate production equipment, including industrial blenders, in accordance with the established production schedule. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work in a safe manner by following all written and verbally communicated safety rules and procedures.

• Follow standard work procedures to operate and maintain assigned machine(s).

• Routinely meet or exceed production output rates per standards.

• Ensure product meets certain tolerances and specifications.

• Perform routine inspections per quality standards.

• Understand production instructions.

• Maintain accurate paperwork.

• Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify problems or defects prior to production to ensure a clean, clear and safe work environment.

• Reads and follows work orders and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.

• Examines materials, ingredients, or product per quality standards.

• Weighs or measures materials, ingredients, and products per requirements.

• Adds and mixes raw materials according to specifications.

• Transfers materials, supplies, and products between work areas.

• Discharges blenders of powder when necessary.

• Ensures quality and conformity of blended products to meet standards.

• Ensures equipment is set-up, cleaned, sanitized, and operating properly before, after and between runs.

• Completes cleaning logs and notifies quality control for hygiene testing.

• Records operational and production data on specified forms/production documents.

• Reports malfunctions to a supervisor and confirms proactive and routine maintenance.

• Conducts on-going assessment of quality control and operational procedures.

Production Operator III: 

• Responsible for the training team members on equipment for their shift.  

• Keep up the records for employees' certification

• Keep up the training matrix

• Keep up on knowledge of equipment and improvements that have been implemented

• Training team members on Leason's Learned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No formal education required. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Production Operator III: 3+ Years of experience

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Ability to function effectively in a team setting.

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.

• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and dependability

• Models the values and expectations of 168 - integrity, responsible entrepreneurship, commitment and moral courage.

• Demonstrates accepted ethical and professional business behavior.

• Executes ISO authority and responsibility. Completes and maintains all required training. Reports suspected violations including those of a business associate.

• Observes all safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses and maintains equipment and materials properly.

BENEFITS:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.