Review batch tickets – read, understand and follow. Provide samples to the lab. Pack product into designated containers; labeling containers. Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities. Equipment cleaning, plant cleaning, waste disposal. Forklift operation. Understand SAP inventory. Tub washer. Gather and weigh ingredients (scale operation). Position – Production Operator
Job Location – Minneapolis, MN
Starting Date – Immediate
Employment Term – Temp-to-Hire
Employment Type – Full-Time
Work Hours (Shift) – 1st & 2nd shift available
Starting Pay – $21
Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonus
Required Education – High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience – At least 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, forklift experience preferred
Enjoy steady pay and a healthy work/life balance as a Production Operator for a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Our client has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Learn from the best!
POSITION TYPE / RATE OF PAY / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
• Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• $21/HOUR
• Mon-Friday training from 8 am-4 pm, after training 6 am-2 pm to start with possible move to second shift 10am-6 pm with overtime as needed. Most positions are on 1st shift
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Review batch tickets – read, understand and follow
• Provide samples to lab
• Pack product into designated containers; labeling containers
• Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities
• Equipment cleaning, plant cleaning, waste disposal
• Forklift operation
• Understand SAP inventory
• Tub washer
• Gather and weigh ingredients. (scale operation)
• Stock rotation / minimization of partial containers
• Ingredient traceability
• Operate and trouble shoot mixing equipment
• Combine ingredients in designated sequence
• Training others
• Preliminary quality checks
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times & maintain a clean work area and work safely
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs and training session
• Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties & stays
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least some basic computer skills, understanding of batch ticketing (EBT) systems or ability to learn quickly
• Basic math skills and ability to work with percentages
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55 lbs. and standing for long periods of time
• Willing to work 2nd shift – 40 hours a week with some overtime
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience with batch manufacturing preferred
