Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Hammond Group, Inc., is a specialty chemical manufacturing company. This position is for a Dispersion production operator role located in Pottstown, PA. The essential duties and responsibilities of the dispersion production operator role are the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operating all production equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Package the finished product into customer-specified containers
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment at all times
- Analytical activities in the Laboratory
- Ensures that the proper raw materials and packaging are processed
- Monitor and process, perform in-process analysis, and make adjustments as necessary to assure that the product meets customer specifications
- Maintaining quality records for all production and safety activities
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Flexibility to work shift work and mandatory overtime, before or after the standard shift.
- Good Attendance is a must
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Any other tasks assigned by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or associate degree preferred.
- Good math skills; familiarity with the metric system and measurements
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Able to plan and prioritize work and manage time effectively
- Good Computer and Mechanical skills
- Able to work as a team member and interact with people in a professional, courteous manner.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Forklift certification is a plus. Manufacturing experience, Organizational, and computer skills are beneficial.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comply with procedures, work instructions, and checklists. Ability to accurately compare actual conditions to performance standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
- Walking: Moving about on foot
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), 25-50 lbs.
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions)
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling
- Able to carry equipment/product as much as 50lbs, unassisted, and safely push or pull items as needed.
- Safely climb stairs and ladders to access production equipment while wearing all assigned PPE.
- Ability to wear required PPE: Full-face air-purifying respirator, steel-toe work boots, gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and coveralls.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed to accomplish objectives and support responsibilities. Consistent and regular attendance is required.
- Work in various climate conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment, including cold, humid, and hot work environments.
Ability to wear a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for the entire work shift.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.63 - $28.84 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Pottstown, PA 19464 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pottstown, PA 19464: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person