Sample Handling Machine Operator I - Weekend First Shift

Posted:
10/17/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kentucky, United States ⋅ Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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SHIFT SCHEDULE - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6:00am - 6:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Manufacture products according to approved batch records and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Fill and package manufactured products.
  • Label and palletize manufactured products.
  • Operate material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and barrel handlers.
  • Assist with maintaining organization of warehouse including inventory control.
  • Clean manufacturing equipment and manufacturing areas.
  • Assist with identifying areas to improve efficiency.
  • Follow written procedures and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain manufacturing equipment.
  • Assist with physical inventories.
  • Assist with cleaning of all areas of the facility and grounds. 
  • Record data and information as requested by supervisor, including but not limited to time tracking.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and follow basic written procedures and instructions in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and averaging.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly, on a repetitive basis, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee occasionally works near moving parts and is occasionally exposed to cold conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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