Lighthouse Professional Services is a 50-year-old full-service temporary and direct placement staffing firm with 10 offices, in which 3 of them are here in CT. We provide our clients with commercial, industrial, professional and technical professionals in a variety of industries. Companies count on us to provide the people they need.

We are currently seeking a 2 Material Operators to work for a client in Wallingford on a 6-month temp to hire role. We have 2 roles a night shift and a day shift opening.

This position has a lot of growth potential to become a Chemical Batching Operator and move up levels to an operator C and work on more complex chemical machines.

Day shift is 7am - 7pm and works 3 days on 2 off
Night shift is 7pm - 7am and works the same 3 days on 2 off

Position Summary and Special Duties:

Mechanical – Being aware of the basic mechanics involved with all the systems and equipment used in the plant/facility
Chemical – Knowledge of basic chemistry and its production application.
SKILLS:

Mechanical Aptitude – The ability to adeptly utilize the equipment. This includes forklifts, valves, vacuum systems, cooling/heating systems, pumps and various other items and systems
Trainability – This skill demonstrated by how quickly and thoroughly procedures and equipment are learned
Physical Skill – to be able to correctly lift/move heavy objects utilizing all the best ergonomic techniques

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow procedures for all product packaging
Maintain organization of raw material and supply inventories
Unload incoming raw material bulk shipments
Move products and raw materials between production and warehousing areas
Maintain communication with other plant personnel in regard to their job progress
Maintain organization and neatness of plant yard
In accordance with production schedule, supply heating shed with appropriate raw materials
Monitor and handle hazardous waste containers in accordance with procedures
Assist in manufacturing procedures
Must successfully complete appropriate D.O.T. Hazmat training
Participates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability
Must successfully complete RCRA training according to job function and the regulations
Follows emergency response procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Must remain clean shaven and be capable of wearing SCBA and other types of respirators

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalency
Must be able to read and write English
Good math aptitude
Ability to read and follow manufacturing procedures
Minimum Qualifications:

Duration: 6-month temp to hire. This is a temp to perm position.

Shift: Day shift 7am -7pm and Night shift 7pm - 7am.
Location: Wallingford, CT.
Salary: Hourly pay is $19hr while on 1st shift and $2 shift differential once on night shift.

Screening- full physical 10 tests performed, background check and drug test.

Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!