Packaging Operator

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 190 years of company history. Our products have a worldwide reputation for their high quality standards. We are currently looking for night shift Packaging Operators to add to our team. The Packaging Operator manages the pack-out station in accordance with latest Baerlocher USA safety and production standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Packaging of material produced on production lines, and assistance during clean-out/change-over
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities of Lead Operator on a temporary basis in the event of Lead Operator absence
• Communicate with Production Foreman and other Production Management
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proper and safe operation of all production lines
• Execute production start-ups, shutdowns, and change-overs per Production Management’s request
• Work to meet shift production goals safely and while maintaining quality via direction from Lead Operator and Production Management
• Responsible for in-process quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications and reject product outside of specifications
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety/regulatory procedures (Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, Wastewater, etc.)
• Conduct in-process quality testing

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and experience with the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery. This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Other:

• 2/2/3 Schedule: 6:15 pm - 6:30 am. Week 1: Work Wednesday and Thursday. Week 2: Work Monday, Tuesday, Friday – Sunday.
• Yearly bonus
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Health, dental, and vision available for as low as $48 a month for an individual plan or as low as $106 for a family plan
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with company matching contribution