Production Operator

Position Summary The Production Operator is a position within the production plant. Primary responsibility is to maintain feed flow through plant. Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct sieve testing and sampling - Operate clay shed safely and efficiently - Operate wheel loader - Fill out shift reports - Maintain preset production goals - Troubleshoot processing equipment - Safely operate conveyors, elevators, screens and grinders - Ability to climb ladders 20ft. plus in height - Perform general housekeeping duties - Perform additional duties as required Job Requirements Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent - Previous manufacturing experience preferred Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Ability to obtain forklift certification (training provided) - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently, as well as to collaborate in a team environment - Strong attention to detail - Dependable - Ability to be at work on time and as scheduled - Ability and willingness to learn Language Skills: - Ability to read, write. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms. - The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. - The employee must often lift and/or move product up to 50 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - This position works in a manufacturing environment. - May work in heat or cold (weather). - May work near airborne particles. - The noise level is typically loud and dusty.