Production Operator

Production Operator
Job Position: Production Machine Operator (Springfield, MO)

Want to join and establish a career with a highly innovative and rapidly growing manufacturing company that will continue to disrupt the cold-chain packaging industry? Be part of our unique story. We are looking for candidates who are looking to make an impact and join our winning team.

Chill-Pak™ is a woman-owned, disability-owned and HUBZone certified company. Our company culture strongly advocates hiring of persons with disabilities, 2nd-chance/re-entry, minorities, veterans, or minority ethnic groups. If you enjoy a working environment where everyone is treated honesty, integrity, and respect as the cornerstones of our culture, come join and be part of our Chill-Pak family.

Primary Responsibilities

We are hiring for machine operators (pourers) to manufacture cold chain insulated parcel shippers our of two-part polyurethane reporting to Production/Operations Supervisor.

• Set up, operate, and maintain machinery used to manufacture two-part polyurethane insulated shippers used for shipping temperature-sensitive products
• Ability to follow all safety procedures, periodic maintenance, including emergency shut down procedures
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions and adjust when necessary to improve performance
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area
• Ability to understand material handling procedures

Qualifications

• Basic math skills
• Preferred to have ability to lift 34-40 pounds, but not required
• Excellent team worker and work at a quick pace
• Excellent follow-up abilities, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
• Must have strong attention to detail (detail oriented)
• Quick learner with the ability to think things through and implement actions confidently
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)

Position can grow into a long-term career. Past supervisory experience in production or operations a plus.

Job Type: Full-time, 1st shift (7:30pm to 4pm).

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Persons with disabilities or minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are an essential company. Strict COVID-19 protocols and procedures are followed.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location