Production Operator

Ideal candidates must be able and flexible to work one of the assigned shifts:Coating B Shift: 6pm-6am M-W every other ThursdayCoating C Shift: 6am-6pm Fri-Sun every other ThursdayCoating D Shift: 6pm-6am Fri-Sun every other ThursdayFinishing 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm M-FFinishing 3rd Shift: 10pm-6am M-FShipping 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pmShipping 3rd Shift: 10pm-6am Job SummaryThe Production Operator is responsible for leading machine set-ups and changeovers, problem-solving, making decisions on machine adjustments, and inspecting and packaging finished products to customer specifications. In addition, the production operator will be responsible for operating various coating, finishing, and/or powered industrial vehicles to move inbound and outbound products.Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: Perform routine set-up and changeover of machines, making adjustments as needed to process operations accordingly.Run orders per product specifications and standard practices. This may include sorting, labeling, and packaging products per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practicesPerform tests and check products routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring tools, tape measures, etc. Understand and implement quality standards and proceduresMeet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity. Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.Maintain the work area with necessary supplies to complete processesOperate heavy equipment to move, load, and ship material and/or finished products throughout the manufacturing environment. Support inventory accuracy by completing cycle counts and correcting discrepancies to achieve business goals. Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.  Contribute and participate in team decision-making processes including problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Provide support in project work and other special requests.Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner