Baltimore Operator B

Production Operator

Reporting into the Production Supervisor, the Production Operator will be based out of Baltimore, MD and will be responsible for charging raw materials according to written procedures for designated circuits, monitoring and optimizing process conditions to ensure the production of high-quality and cost-efficient products and obtaining and utilizing appropriate packaging supplies. The role also involves conducting self-checks to verify quality and accuracy, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring proper operation of the assigned circuit with a strong sense of ownership. Additionally, the Production Operator must adhere to all safety protocols and operational guidelines. Qualified candidates must be willing to work shift schedules and possess a high mechanical aptitude and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Charging raw materials, following written procedures for circuits
• Monitoring and optimizing process conditions to create a high quality and cost-efficient product
• Obtaining and utilizing proper packaging supplies
• Performing self-checks for quality and correctness
• Regularly operate forklifts.
• Responsible for keeping process area clean.
• Housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as required by management 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.
• Prior experience in completing quality, productivity, environmental and safety logs and documents.
• Maintains good housekeeping.
• Follows all company and customer safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Completes training assignments promptly and accurately
• Responds to change productively.
• Handles other duties as required.
• Follow appropriate quality procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in training employees on appropriate items.
• Must be able to successfully complete qualifications on at least one production circuit with the potential to qualify on more than one circuit in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to operate machinery safely.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and steel-toe boots.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required.

Required Experience

• High school diploma and Associates degree or technical certification is a plus
• First-hand relevant experience in industrial environment is important.
• Prior work as a chemical operator, mechanic or heavy equipment operator is preferred
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required.

Additional Requirement

As part of our hiring process, all applicants must complete an assessment designed to evaluate job-related skills. The assessment will be in two parts and will take approximately 12-18 minutes to complete.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.