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!
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