Production Operation Specialist
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteOdessa, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Complete daily work functions within production operations by blending, reacting, packaging, and transferring finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards. Operate mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment. Perform forklift operations to move materials and conduct daily inspections of equipment and work areas while maintaining housekeeping standards. Complete production documentation including tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation. Comply with all plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures including near-miss and incident reporting. Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain accuracy. Operate commercial CDL vehicles to transport materials between facilities within the Midland/Odessa area. Work the assigned plant operations schedule including overtime as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 6 months of relevant experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator
- Physically able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds
- Must currently hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the state in which the candidate resides
- Must possess HazMat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of hire
- Acceptable motor vehicle record (3 years)
- Must be comfortable operating company vehicles equipped with in-cab camera systems
- CDL must not include a manual transmission restriction
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment
- Must have the ability to safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed
- Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
Desired Qualifications
- Two-year Process Technology degree preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant
- Minimum of one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience
- Forklift operation certification preferred
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
- Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal business systems
- Prior experience that demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
- Prior experience that demonstrates strong work ethic, effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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