Production & Warehouse Operator

Production & Warehouse Operator Industry: Specialty Chemicals & Nutraceutical Ingredients Distributor-Manufacturer/Supply Chain Mgmt Job Location: 141 Sheridan Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Production & Warehouse Operator will be responsible for a variety of duties. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

PRIMARY DUTIES:

MANUFACTURING

• Weigh ingredients for production as per instructions on batch record
• Load products onto machines
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment- blenders, granulators, mill, etc.
• Stage utensils for manufacturing
• Load products onto trays for drying
• Assist in milling products

QUALITY/CLEANING

• Conduct weekly walk through of facility and perform maintenance of pest control
• Maintain inventory of chemical closet
• Clean equipment before and after use
• Clean manufacturing rooms and warehouse

PACKAGING AND LABELING

• Weigh and pack finished products
• Apply labels on packaged product containers

PROCEDURES

• Written standard operating procedures must be followed at all stages in manufacturing
• Follow proper hygiene and safety protocols as per written procedures
• Document cleaning on logs for all equipment

OTHER

• Operate a Forklift
• Pass 25kg cartons through metal detection conveyer
• Prepare trays
• Prepare cartons and drums for packing
• Collect trash on premises, place in collection bin
• Cross-train on tray washing, floor washing and production area sanitation.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

SHIPPING & RECEIVING

• Assist unloading shipping containers and loading outbound orders onto trucks.
• Pick orders and build outbound pallets of customer orders.
• Pick materials for production orders.
• Checking orders, and other various shipping/receiving functions.

Other duties as assigned *Note: Must be able to safely lift 60 lbs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

High School degree is required. Associate’s and/or Trade Degree is a plus. Valid Driver’s License & Car Required. Forklift Certification preferred. 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. This job requires someone who is self-motivated, able to perform work while standing for most of the day. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The job requires someone who is comfortable operating a forklift.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS: CellMark offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience. We provide an environment that is conducive to professional and financial growth.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.