Job Details
Company Overview
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 13,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable product benefits we all know and value, like more 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 65 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 5,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that 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.
Job Function
Reporting into the Operations Manager, the Production Operator will be based out of Cleveland and will be responsible for performing the various tasks involved in the making of the products produced by Vibrantz.
Responsibilities
- Monitor performance of production operations assigned and adjust operating conditions within allowable limits, as needed to achieve performance standards.
- Operate and maintain production equipment in the area assigned according to current procedures and practices.
- Report processing and equipment problems to management.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained, within their ability to control, and insure properly obtained samples are gathered as required.
- Be constantly on the alert for safety hazards and report any found to management.
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by management or Team Leader.
- Participate in area work teams, as necessary.
- Wear all required PPE and observe all safety regulations. Complies with safety rules and regulations, attends safety meetings and training, inspects work area for hazards/deficiencies and initiates action to correct them. Also, reports injury/illness and/or environmental incidents.
- On time for shift start, scheduled training, and meetings.
- Maintains high level of organization and cleanliness in all work areas.
- Demonstrates Values and accompanying Behaviors that guide how we work at Vibrantz: Customer Focus; Accountability for Performance; Innovative Thinking; Teamwork and Collaboration.
- Attention to detail. Ability to learn and perform job functions to quality and time standards.
- Able to follow instructions and communicate difficulties immediately.
- Operate the following equipment: Mixer and Blenders (Non-Lead, Bismuth, and/or Lead), Crucible Melters, Continuous Melters, Batch Mills (Dry, Water, and/or Solvent), Continuous Mill, Hammer Mill, Dryers, Screening Equipment, Forklift, Walk-behind, Pallet Jacks
- Ensures timely, accurate, and complete recording all required transactional data.
- Participates in scheduled physical counts of inventory.
- Other temporary assignments, duties, or projects as required.
- Work requires scooping and/or shoveling product as directed.
- Other duties as required.
Required Experience- High school diploma preferred or GED equivalent.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment also preferred.
- Excellent communication skills. Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
- Basic math skills. Able to perform simple math calculations.
- A strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions/work orders.
Benefits- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical demands and working conditions 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. In compliance with OSHA standards, all employees are protected through lead testing.
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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
LocationUS - Cleveland, OH
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