Hays US PRODUCTION OPERATOR I

Job Title

Duration: 3 Months Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Timing: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, 11:00PM – 7:30AM

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc. • Operate, monitor and troubleshoot equipment used during daily manufacturing • Perform changeovers and disassemble, assemble, and clean machinery • Understand and execute daily production run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report any unresolved issues immediately • Stage packaging area, manually lift and load 55lbs or more of material into equipment, bag/box finished product and prepare for shipment and distribution • Operate forklift to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas • Operate hand tools to effectively degate or deflash materials • Empty trash and waste into compactor or dumpster • Raw material management including organizing, handling, weighing and measuring • Follows standard operating and LOTO procedures for all assigned tasks • Performs all standard QC tests and accurately record production data • Performs equipment maintenance tasks (PM'S, troubleshoot, repair, etc.), where applicable. • Maintain a clean work environment and all tools and equipment are in the proper location and storage units

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months previous experience in production or manufacturing position; mechanically inclined preferred • Availability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed • Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. at time of application • Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members • Basic mathematics and computer skills; SAP experience preferred • Properly follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures • Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments. • Ability to multitask and work both independently as well as contribute to teamwork • Maintain excellent attendance habits

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand on feet up to 12 hours • Ability to perform walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum 55 lbs. • Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing • Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). • Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights of up to 25ft. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including long pants, long sleeves, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and a respirator are required to be worn