Production Operator Job

                                                              Job Description

Division : Bostik

Region:  Americas

Job title:

Production Operator

Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart)

Reports directly to the Department Production Suprv. / Production Mgr

Indirectly reports to Lead Operator, Sr. Operator

Job dimensions

• Responsible for the safe operation of the manufacturing operation and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for day to day completion of assigned tasks.  

Activities

• Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations

• Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products.
• Assists in updating documentation as required.
• Works collaboratively with fellow operators to insure a quality product is produced.
• Perform preventive maintenance functions as required.
• Assist as needed and when available in other areas in Manufacturing.
• Perform in-process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.
• Responsible for accurate batch sheet administration and retain sample collection.
• Follow proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous material.
• Operates all equipment within your respective department. 
• Conduct cycle counts, as required.
• Operates fork truck and material handling equipment.
• Fills out maintenance Work Orders in the event of foreseen mechanical problems.

• Responsible for incident reporting and communications.  

Context and environment

• A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• One will participate in activities within the Plant, within one’s department as well as cross functional.
• Use of computer software, both PC based and enterprise system, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.

Accountabilities

• Production activities to meet Plant and business objectives.

Qualifications / experience required

• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.
• Good interpersonnel skills
• Experienced in working within a team environment.
• Adaptable to change and can lead change
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills