Dispersion Operator I - 1St Shift

Americhem- Dispersion Operator 1ST shift, Concord, NC

We are actively hiring Dispersion Operators to join our team at our Concord, NC plant. Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our production operators specialize in setting up, operating, and tending extruding machines to process a variety of products that our customers use to manufacture a vast array of finished products.

Pay: Starting at $18.00 but will pay more for experience

Shift: 1st (7:00am to 5:00pm; Monday-Thursday)

Position Requirements/Preferred Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production preferred.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

Fundamental knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses,repair, and maintenance.

Fundamental knowledge of production processes and techniques for effective manufacture of products.

Fundamental knowledge of compound formulation and ability to evaluate color (Hue, Chroma, and Shade).

Fundamental knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service to include

customer needs assessment, quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Fundamental knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures that promote safety for personnel and property.

Fundamental knowledge of quality controls and continuous improvement applications

Knowledge and application of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

Computer literate to include knowledge and application of information and data management systems,

electronic equipment, and computer software (i.e. Microsoft Suite, Oracle).

Valid driver's license with reliable automobile transportation.

Tow Motor Forklift certification.

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Effectively operates and understands all required compounding equipment that includes scales, feeders, and mixing blenders with some guidance from senior-level coworkers and team leaders

Accurately weighs ingredients through use of scales and gathers other equipment and ingredients as neededto make specific batch with some guidance from senior-level coworkers and team leaders

Follows and clarifies compounding formulation with the proper identified ingredients with some guidancefrom senior-level coworkers and team leaders

Cleans equipment for change-over compounding process and new batches with some guidance from seniorlevel coworkers and team leaders

Verifies proper product identification on in process containers with some guidance from senior-level coworkers and team leaders

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental Insurance

• 120 hours of PTO

• 10 Paid holidays

• Company provided Life Insurance

• Generous 401k match with no vesting period

Safety Compliance

The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communication