Production Operator

Production OperatorPosition type: Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 per hour Shift: Rotating work schedule, first, second, third shift availability Location: Niagara Falls, NYDo you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY!Who We AreWashington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.What You'll DoThe Service Operator performs service work for all elements of electro minerals manufacturing and shipping including general and sanitary cleaning, trucking, repairing screens (and related equipment), emptying, collecting and packing of dust collector fines, bagging and/or drumming of grain, movement of supplies and material. Along with reporting any issues or hazardous conditions to the Production Manager.Pack and ship abrasive grain as assigned during your shiftMove material from storage areas back to manufacturing areasFill containers (bags, drums, or cans) with grain and/or prepare containers for shipment using the correct labels, hand stamps, tags or stencilsPerform basic quality control testsOperate power jitney as necessary to transportObeys all existing fire and safety regulations, as well as environmental practicesWhat You'll NeedTo be successful in this position, you must:Have a High School diploma or equivalentBe able to lift 50+ pounds and stand for long periods of timeBe willing to obey safety, fire, and environmental regulations within the plantHave basic math, reading, and writing skillsCompensationWe proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:Position will be hourly at current union contractual rateWorld-class medical insuranceBenefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and time away from workSafety shoes and safety glasses reimbursementInterested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.