Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, General Labor

Function

Operations

As an Operator, you will be responsible for loading and unloading product, storing product, and maintaining the grounds, buildings, and equipment used during operations. You will work flexible shifts, which may include evenings and weekends, to support the business cycle of our customers.

• Daily responsibilities/duties of the Operator may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
  • Perform product loading and unloading functions and associated duties, in accordance with established operating procedures.
  • Maintain operating equipment, buildings and grounds in accordance with operating procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, inspecting equipment; performing mechanical maintenance; advising appropriate personnel of or rectifying unsafe equipment or conditions; and general cleaning of all terminal areas and ordering of supplies.
  • Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems. This includes testing and recording sample results, and monitoring/recording gauge readings.
  • Maintain and update appropriate manuals and records/paperwork accurately.
  • Comply with all training, environmental, health and safety programs of the Company/industry.
  • Assist with training and development of other operators as appropriate.
  • Interact and/or coordinate with Emergency Response personnel discussions and/or training regarding environmental, health and safety situations.
  • Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties to the level trained should a hazardous material spill or release occur.
  • Progress through and maintain skills acquired in the Operator Progression Program.
  • Perform other duties requested by facility management necessary for proper operation of the facility (i.e. recordkeeping, development /implementation of procedures).
  • Perform maintenance duties or provide assistance to emergency situations at other Company locations as directed by Company management personnel.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of capital and maintenance projects.
  • Assume management responsibilities of facility when facility manager is absent.

• High School graduate or equivalent; plus equivalent of 2 years college, Military/technical training, or related work experience
• Ability to understand and follow operating procedures
• Refrigeration knowledge commensurate with position level
• HAZMAT Technician certified (post-employment requirement)
• Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team-oriented action
• Must have basic computer skills and be capable of data entry and information retrieval
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• May be required to travel to and work at different facility locations for limited periods of time.

• Works in variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.).
• Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response requirements discussed below).
• Incumbents are "on-call" (24 hours per day) for pre-designated time periods. While "on-call", incumbents must be located within reasonable proximity of facility (approx. 30 min-45 min driving time).
• Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful positions.
• Use hand tools, including power, to maintain and repair pumps, compressors, pipes, valves, and other types of machinery.
• Use electrical test instruments to inspect and calibrate process instrumentation as required but only up to the level trained.
• Operate mobile and heavy equipment (front-end loader, telehandler, aerial work platform, skid steer, rail car mover, pickup truck, etc)
• Occasionally required to access, work and maneuver at heights of approximately 80-100 ft.
• Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product transfer.
• Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating process environment.

• Terminal operators are required to participate in Emergency Response and function as either a Voluntary Emergency Response Team (ERT) member or Hazardous Material Technician in the event of a…