Skilled (Production) Operator- Multiple Positions available

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are presently looking for a Production Operator in Williamsport, PA. This union role pays $31.25 per hour plus OT

Essential Job Functions:

• Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift
• Make-certain that each packaging machine is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company
• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order
• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift
• Handle / discard waste that packaging machineries edict in a safe manner
• Maintain manufacturing batch record and a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized. Maintain daily logs regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus. Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycle
• Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school or GED required
• Must be capable of Operating a Forklift
• Must be competent with Computers
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator and being a member of the Site Emergency Response Team

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.