Production Operator at Careers Integrated Resources Inc

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Belvidere, NJ

Contract: 8+ Months (Possibility of Extension)

Confirm Schedule: 4x10 (Mon - Th 7:00 to 17:00, Occasionally 8 hr OT Day Friday)

Top 3 Skills/Requirements:

Safety & Quality foundation, Attention to details to identify abnormalities, Manual lifting/movements/heavy lifting, Ability to be on feet for 3-5 hrs at a time

Responsibilities:

• Operates storage and packaging equipment to prepare and transfer materials to production through to finished goods inventory. Performs a variety of material handling equipment necessary for the safe and efficient movement of raw/in-process materials and finished goods.
• Assists the Production Operator with operating and monitoring equipment and processes to produce quality chemical intermediates and finished products to a pre-determined operations plan. Identifies equipment/process problems/
• improvement opportunities and communicates findings as appropriate. Makes necessary adjustments to react to process changes or to optimize process performance.
• Obtains and inspects finished/in-process product and performs sampling and testing as required.
• Complies with GMP, IHQ-7 and ISO regulations and procedures for packaging, handling, and storage of incoming, in-process and finished goods, including that which is quarantined, released and expired merchandise.
• Subdivides and delivers batch ingredients utilizing good manufacturing and safety procedures based on production requirements. Receives and stores raw material as per SOP, loads/unloads trucks in an efficient manner that minimizes material damage. Updates receiving and disbursement records as appropriate.
• Responsible for knowledge and compliance with Client Safety Standards relating to the following: Manual material handling, material handling equipment, proper use of personal protective equipment, location and proper use of safety apparatus, knowledge of hazardous materials, emergency response procedures. Recognizes and corrects unsafe practices and unsafe equipment related to the job and area(s) of operation.
• Maintains clean and safe working conditions.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions and promptly requests work orders to be issued to return unit to service.
• Handles full range of packaging requirements including drummed, bagged, or boxed product or materials.
• Completes appropriate forms and documents necessary for proper material accountability and inventory control.
• Maintains housekeeping standards and orderliness of work area.
• Participates in shift handover, Tier 1, and department meetings.
• Always displays and promotes positive safety behaviors, uses proper personal equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures that ensure self and others go home safe each day; ensures that area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels; ensures that all people in the area (maintenance, quality, visitors, contractors, etc.) comply with safety directives and keep area neat and clean.