Production Operator – 1st Shift Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Production Operator 1st Shift – Monday to Friday – 7am to 3:30pm

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Shift Leader and ProductionSupervisor/Manager, the Production Associate is responsible for theset up and operation of equipment whichblends/mixes/packages/transports the liquid or dry chemicals thatcomprise our customer products. The production associate ensuressafety is their 1 priority; they produce the highest qualityproduct at the lowest possible costs while meeting customerspecifications and delivery requirements in accordance withCorporation policies and procedures. Sets up and starts allmachines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing orpackaging procedures. Weighs ingredients to meet recipespecification and inserts into machinery Monitors production andequipment to ensure safe and efficient operation Troubleshootsequipment and processing issues Operates machinery to mix,discharge or handle materials according to operating procedure.

Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformancewith established standards May take samples of materials to lab forevaluations and instructions Refers issues/problems tolead/supervisor for disposition Performs all required machinecleaning Completes and maintains all required computer inputsResponsible for data integrity Documents work completed as requiredincluding logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Participates intraining, retraining and continual improvement processes andmethods Maintains departmental housekeeping standards Supports thevision, mission and guiding principles of the company Demonstrates& meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations ⋔ lift. Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation.

Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO andother regulations Other projects/duties as assigned or needed

Required Skill:

Must be able to read/comprehend written and oralinstructions in English Must be able to read and comprehend safetyrules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manualsand product recipes/materials Must have mathematical skill to add,subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights,measures of volume and distance. Must effectively communicate inwriting and verbally in English. Competency in computer and PCsoftware including email, internet, and MS office. Must have manualdexterity for hand tools of various types. Must be able to drivefork lift. Must have problem solving skills and some mechanicalaptitude.

Required Education & Experience:

US High School diploma,GED equivalency or equivalent experience Six (6) months to one (1)year of industrial/manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Thecharacteristics listed below are representative of the physicaldemands required by an individual to successfully perform theessential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential duties. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is required to: stand 8 to 12hrs per shift use hands tofinger 8 to 12hrs per shift handle and/or feel and reach with handsand arms 8 to 12hrs per shift required to walk 8 to 12hrs per shiftrequired to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrsper shift occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbsspecific vision abilities required include: close vision depthperception ability to adjust focus color vision

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The characteristics listed below are representative of the workenvironment typically encountered by an individual while performingthe essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential duties. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is occasionally exposed to: moving mechanical parts fumesor airborne particles noise level in the work environment rangesfrom normal office noise levels to loud noise Employees arerequired to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include:hearing protection when on production floor steel toe shoes/bootswhen on production floor specific gloves when performing specifictasks Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package forour associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage)plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP(Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource providesequal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.