Production Operator - 3rd Shift Job

Reports directly to the Department Production Suprv.

Reports indirectly to the Department Lead Operator and/or Shift Lead Operator
Job dimensions

-Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce high performance chemical adhesives.
-Perform in-process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.
-Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.Activities

-Operates all equipment within your respective department, (such as pressure vessels, Mixers, Blenders, Extruders, Coaters etc.)
-Follow proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous material.
-Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.
-Responsible for accurate batch sheet administration and retain sample collection.
-Assist in updating documentation as required.
-Assist in other areas in Manufacturing, as needed and trained.
-Conduct cycle counts, as required.
-Operates fork truck and material handling equipment.
-Fills out maintenance Work Orders in the event of foreseen mechanical problems.
-Responsible for incident reporting and communications.
-Use of computer for batch processing, data entry and trainingContext and environment

-Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.
-Works collaboratively with fellow department employees to solve problems and to ensure quality products are produced.
-Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required
-Works with minimal supervision.
Accountabilities

-Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
-Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products
-Maintains good housekeeping practices.
-Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety
-Document all activities in batch sheet and/or batch run sheet to document and communicate progress
-Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues
-Responsiveness to internal departments and customers along with problem solving and learning
-Operators are responsible for data entry in systems tracking plant measurables
-Responsible for completion of assigned daily tasks

Qualifications / experience required

-High school diploma or higher education preferred.
-Demonstrates a good Safe work practice and involvement in Safety programs.
-Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.
-Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.
-Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
-Experienced in working within a team environment.
-Adaptable to change and can lead change
-Good analytical and problem solving skills
-Good Leadership

High school diploma or higher education preferred.
-Demonstrates a good Safe work practice and involvement in Safety programs.
-Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.
-Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.
-Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
-Experienced in working within a team environment.
-Adaptable to change and can lead change
-Good analytical and problem solving skills
-Good Leadership