Union Production Operator - PreKitt

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1st Shift

Monday - Friday

05:00am – 01:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a First Shift Union Production Operator Pre-Kitter, you play a critical part in the organization securing raw materials in a safe environment. This position creates and packages products of various kinds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare, Measure, and Kitt raw materials for production batches

Receive, weigh, scan, and stage chemicals, ensuring accurate mixing ratios, increasing productivity, reducing waste, and minimizing chemical exposure for workers

Organizing ingredients into "kits" (kits/kitting) for specific manufacturing steps to improve efficiency.

Maintain daily logs and record plant operating data

Following strict safety procedures (including using respirators) and verifying material consistency

Scanning batch tickets and recording data to ensure proper tracking and inventory management

Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers

Collect raw materials

Package chemicals in pails, drums, and totes

Responsible for decanting chemical into containers as specified in related procedures

Ensure supplies are distributed as required throughout the facility

Neatly store supplies and empty containers

General housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas

Clean and store safety equipment for re-use

Report process and/or safety equipment issues to Production Supervisor

Comply with all safety requirements within the company

Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures

Follow WHMIS, MSDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures

Follow all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials

Operate a sit-down forklift

Select products for outbound orders

Receive product (bulk and packaged) for inbound orders

Load and unload trucks

Perform preventative maintenance and participate in general upkeep of production equipment

Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Regular and sustained attendance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ Years experience working in a chemical plant

2 Years experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility

2 Years experience operating a forklift preferred

Pass forklift driving exam (pre-offer)

Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with colleagues

Effective communication skills and time management

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

Previous experience in a chemical plant preferred

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

OTHER INFORMATION:

This position works in an enclosed building that is subject to variances in temperatures, extreme heat in summer, and colder temperatures in winter. This position frequently lifts, pushes, pulls or carries up to 50 pounds of product. This position can work various hours.

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