Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operator jobs in Des Moines, IA

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The Operator role is responsible for the mixing and packaging of various liquid and solid raw materials to produce a finished product of high quality that is ready for shipment to the customer.  This role is also responsible for the achievement of production, safety, and quality goals as outlined by their supervisor. 

During your time as an Operator I you will…

• Operate various filling and packaging equipment including liquid fillers and form-fill and seal machines and follow mix ticket instructions to accurately weigh and add raw materials to batches.
• Follow instructions on fill tickets when packaging product as well as observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products, completing all finished good quality checks as required on batch ticket.
• Provide direction to assigned team and record necessary data on all batch tickets.
• Comply with all safety regulations; always maintain a safe work environment as well as continually maintain plant and work environment for cleanliness and organization.
• Notify a supervisor when an issue arises (ie: intermediate or finished good quality, personnel conflicts, equipment issues, etc.) and operate forklifts as required (certification course required).
• Participation on various teams (ISO internal Audit, IDQC, NCM, etc) as well as environmental temperature changes within the production area.
• Working with chemicals, both hazardous and non-hazardous and lift up to 50 lbs required.
• Forklift traffic / general production plant hazards as well as moving / equipment in operation, including mixers, conveyors, and blenders.

If you...

• Have a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possess one year of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment preffered.
• Own forklift experience.  

Then...

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• Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
• Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
• Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.