About this position
Position Overview: The Coatings Production Helper supports the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of the Coatings Department. This role requires foundational knowledge of coating operations and the ability to perform tasks consistent with department SOPs and production standards. Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
Equipment Operation & Production
- Assist in the setup, operation, and shutdown of all coating line equipment according to SOPs.
- Operate blenders, mixers, pumps, dosing systems, and all related coating equipment with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Follow formulas and batch requirements to ensure correct measurements, dosing, and processing.
- Monitor line performance and product quality throughout the run.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment or process issues promptly to the Lead or Production Manager.
Process Knowledge & Support
- Demonstrate working knowledge of coating processes similar to that of a Lead, including production flow, equipment functions, and safety requirements.
- Assist in training new or current operators on proper processes, equipment operation, safety practices, and production flow.
- Support Leads and Specialists by helping maintain daily production goals and ensuring smooth transitions between batches and shifts.
Material Handling & Documentation
- Perform Packout duties including bagging, sealing, coding, labeling, and palletizing finished product.
- Verify all labels, lot codes, and product specifications before release.
- Accurately stage raw materials for production runs and verify quantities against production orders.
- Report all finished goods, yields, downtime, and material usage in RedZone in real time.
Quality, Safety & Workplace Organization
· Follow all GMPs, food safety protocols, quality standards, and safety rules.
· Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with 5S standards.
· Participate in sanitation tasks as required between batches or during changeovers.
· Immediately report any deviations, safety concerns, or quality issues to leadership.
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work individually and in a team setting.
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:
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, vision, read, write and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift 50 lbs., climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Requirements: