Production Operator

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Location

Job Function

Reporting into the Production Supervisor, the Operator will be based out of Quincy, Illinois, USA and will be responsible for production Tasks

Responsibilities

• Safety first mindset and actively contributes to the safety culture
• Transfers raw materials to machines to meet production needs
• Ensures that materials are brought in an orderly fashion
• Doses raw materials into blending operations
• Tracks and records dosages, lot numbers, scrap, and production issues
• Packages and palletizes finished product
• Regularly operates forklifts and other heavy equipment
• Responsible for keeping process area clean
• Meets written expectations of management
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Provides all paperwork to leaders at shift change
• Hand-sweep, shovel, and/or wheelbarrow as directed
• Operational assistance as required in production, bagging, warehouse, and shipping areas
• Cleans up material and returns proper ore to piles, containers, and/or trash area as directed
• Works in a neat and orderly manner to minimize loss
• Other duties as required to maintain and efficient operation
• PPE: Respirator, reflective outerwear, long sleeves and pants, steel toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear plugs. Uniforms are provided at no cost. An annual boot allowance is provided. All other PPE is provided at no cost to the employee.

Required Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalent with strong math skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work orders
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• A strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work well in team environment

Preferred Experience

• Formal Technical education

Hours/Shift

• 12 Hours Shifts 6:00am-6:00pm OR 6:00pm-6:00am – based on business needs

Pay Rate

• $22.75/hour plus $1.00 shift differential if applicable

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401K.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.