Production Operator

Job Description
Job Description
Production Operator
Location
Roanoke, VA
Pay Rate
$18.50 per hour
Schedule
* 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM
* 10-hour workdays
* Overtime on Fridays as needed
* Long sleeves, long pants, and steel-toe footwear are required.
Position Overview
The Production Operator performs a variety of production activities in a heavy manufacturing environment while following established safety, quality, and production procedures. This position supports the manufacturing process through tank washing, material preparation, batch making, product fill-off, and milling/grinding operations. The operator is responsible for accurately handling and measuring materials, operating production equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and following all applicable health, safety, environmental, and product safety requirements. The position may require cross-training and performing multiple production functions as needed to support production goals.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Safety
* Operate production equipment safely and according to established procedures, guidelines, and industry best practices.
* Perform daily production activities, preventative maintenance tasks, process data collection, and required documentation.
* Report safety, quality, equipment, or production issues to the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
* Support production targets while maintaining required quality standards.
* Submit corrective action or hazard reports when applicable.
* Provide production progress updates to the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
* Attend and contribute to production meetings.
* Assist with investigations involving safety or quality issues, customer complaints, rejected batches, and other production concerns.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities related to HSE, quality, and production processes.
* Follow all applicable company, site, laboratory, product safety, and regulatory procedures.
Tank Washing
* Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and related equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushes, scrapers, and other cleaning tools.
* Operate automated tank-washing equipment.
* Pressure wash portable tanks as required.
* Maintain proper housekeeping in assigned work areas.
* Perform other duties as needed to support the production process.
Pre-Kit & Material Coordination
* Maintain organized storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
* Obtain and stage materials required for batch makers, adjusters, tinters, and fill-off operations.
* Operate and inspect forklifts as required.
* Complete daily forklift inspections and required documentation.
* Deliver materials to designated production areas.
* Return unused materials to the appropriate storage location or dispose of empty containers according to procedures.
* Assist fill-off operators with obtaining appropriate containers.
* Move finished goods, intermediates, overages, and hazardous waste to designated areas.
* Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled, dated, and moved to the appropriate accumulation area when full.
* Keep yards, storage areas, and production areas clean and organized.
* Remove trash and rags from the facility at the end of the shift.
* Perform other trained production functions as needed.
Fill-Off Operations
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