Production Operator - 5

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Production Operator ensures the proper running, cleaning, and maintenance of production equipment for the safe manufacture of powder coatings at the Reading/Warsaw sites. Operators may be assigned to Grinding, Weigh Up, or Extrusion production areas. The role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, and supporting health, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Take ownership of production assets and operate them safely according to procedures, guidelines, and industry best practices

Perform daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection, and administrative tasks

Report safety, quality, or production process issues to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor

Ensure all production targets are met while maintaining quality standards

Attend and contribute to team and safety meetings

Participate in the investigation of HSE or quality issues

Engage in Continuous Improvement programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS, or other assigned initiatives

Adhere to safety principles and intervene to stop work if unsafe conditions or behavior are observed

Promote compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations

Perform other duties as required for operational success

WEIGH UP OPERATORS:

Wash totes and charge product

Weigh up critical raw materials

Conduct pre-mix sampling in the sample room

Extrude, grind, sieve samples, and obtain QC analysis

Stage raw materials for batches per batch tickets

Record production and QC data

Transport totes to blender/blend/sample area

EXTRUDER OPERATORS:

Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude

Determine screw profile for product based on batch ticket or run history

Verify machine cleanliness before running product

Wash and clean totes

Transport QC-approved material to upper level mezzanine

Extrude product and adjust feed rate according to specifications

Transport totes to Post-Add station if necessary

Transport extruded product to ICM staging area

ICM OPERATORS:

Grind totes in sequence to minimize contamination

Verify machine cleanliness prior to running product by interacting with previous shift operator

Transport approved flake, run contamination and sieve checks, and pull QC samples

Make adjustments and re-clean machines if contamination occurs

Perform particle size analysis and adjust as necessary

Pull samples for QC as required

Manually pack off mills (Reading site)

LEVEL OF AUTONOMY:

Run assigned equipment per work order instructions

Make corrections to running conditions to bring product within specifications independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma (preferred)

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Trainable to safely operate a forklift following all operating instructions

Ability to maneuver large vessels and totes using a hand truck

Ability to measure and weigh accurately

Effective interpersonal skills

Committed to personal and site safety

Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear

Ability to don hardhat, respirator, and other PPE as required

Ability to stand and walk for entire shift

CERTIFICATIONS:

Forklift certification (if applicable)

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma (required)

Additional technical or vocational training (preferred)

Education: High School

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Full-time