Production Operator

Porcelain Enamels Manufacturing Position

PEMCO International is a standalone manufacturing organization with over 100 years of expertise specializing in high-quality porcelain enamels, glass coatings, forehearth colorants, and metallurgical glass products. PEMCO® branded products are global market leaders for a variety of end-market applications, offering a wide array of products, including porcelain enamel frits and powders for appliance, cookware, sanitaryware, and water heater applications, alongside offering functional glass coatings for architectural and automotive sectors. In addition, PEMCO offers forehearth colorants for container glass, along with metallurgical glass frits for extrusion glass lubricants and refractory glazes.

Job Description

This is an hourly position. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for raw material handling and finished product packaging.

Safety First

Views safety as a core value.

Observe safety policies in accordance with company protocol. Comply with safety procedures and work instructions in accordance with company protocol. Maintain safety awareness through participation in safety meetings and communications.

Maintain housekeeping expectations.

Position Responsibilities

Regularly move raw materials from warehousing to blending operations. Occasionally move raw materials from warehousing to blending operations. Ensure correct raw materials are brought to area, working with forklift drivers as designated by worksite locations. Ensure that materials are brought in an orderly fashion not to slow or stop production, working with forklift drivers as designated by worksite locations. Dose raw materials into blending operations. Track and record dosage, lot numbers, scrap, and production issues. Package and palletize finished product. Regularly operate forklifts. Responsible for keeping process area clean. Meet written expectations of management. Housekeeping duties, such as running sweeper in maintenance, production, warehouse, and plant parking areas, and general clean-up. Hand-sweep, shovel, and/or wheelbarrow as directed. Operational assistance as required in production, bagging, warehouse, and shipping areas. Other duties as required to maintain an efficient operation. Clean up material and return to proper ore piles, containers, and/or trash area as directed. Work in a neat and orderly manner and minimize loss.

Communication/Other Duties

Maintains good housekeeping. Follows all company and customer safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to change productively. Handles other duties as required. Follow appropriate quality procedures and work instructions. Assist in training employees on appropriate items. Attend training classes in-plant or other locations as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Additional Requirements

High school diploma preferred or GED equivalent

0-2 year of relevant experience

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee will be in a plant environment most of the time with high noise level. The company offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate. PEMCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth

Voluntary Accident, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401 (k)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (available at 3-month anniversary)

Quarterly bonus program

11 paid holidays