Production Operator I

Position Summary

Starting pay is $21.00/hr. with a pay increase after a successful 90-day introductory period to $25.00/hr.
Responsible for the production of the company's products within prescribed specifications and efficient machine operation.

Employees work 7-days, 12-hour shifts (5 am to 5 pm) straight (Thursday to Wednesday) off 7-days straight and will return to work 7-night shifts (5 pm to 5 am) Thursday to Wednesday throughout the year. This is a rotating day-to-night shift work.

This position starts at $21.00/hr. After 90 days and a successful review, your pay will be increased to $25.00/hr.

All Employees who work at the Plant Facility located along the Piceance Creek area are paid $30.00 per day for a remote allowance, regardless if you carpool or not.
 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Cooperate with HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) manager to implement all regulatory requirements for plant operations.
•    Set up production machines each day according to established procedures.
•    Operate production machines to produce parts in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
•    Manipulate controls in an efficient manner to minimize waste.
•    Inspect produced parts for faultiness and report flaws immediately to management.
•    Detect and report machine malfunctions promptly to management.
•    Maintain an adequate supply of operating materials for production machines and obtain additional materials according to
•    procedures.
•    Cooperate with QA manager to ensure customer needs are met.
•    Document production activity each day as assigned.
•    Package and transport produced parts as needed.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
•    Basic understanding of systems, operations, packaging and other facilities operations.
•    Basic Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
•    General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
Skill in:
•    Basic understanding of facility operations and maintenance.
•    Accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Using a PC with basic level proficiency in document/file management, word-processing, database management, email usage and Internet browsers.
•    Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Communicating clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing.
•    Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments independently.
•    Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Mental Abilities:
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals. 
•    Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
•    Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
•    Ability to multitask and be flexible.
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
•    Ability to maintain a courteous and helpful manner in dealing employees and with the public.

Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES
•    While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
•    Frequently required to use close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Work is performed frequently in both outdoor and indoor environments. Outdoor environments include exposure to summer and winter temperatures. 
•    Work environment occasionally involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. 
•    Work environment occasionally involves exposure to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
•    The employee’s working conditions are typically moderately loud and occasionally very loud. The employee must be able to work schedules as assigned, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and must be available for call-out during emergencies, inclement weather, or other critical events.
•    Ability to read and comprehend safety policy, SOPs, SDS, Quality Manual, and various production schedules/reports.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be considered for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Key Competencies

Education

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.