Operator

We are now building our production in Union, South Carolina and are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, production-minded individuals to join our team. We create a premium, natural material that compares in quality and performance to the finest animal leathers. 

We work 12-hr shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule where you work alternate working weekends.

This a fantastic, ground-floor opportunity to join a startup company as an employee. All offers include salary + benefits + stock options!

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality protocols consistent with a biotech manufacturing environment
• With training and guidance, work with your team to produce our materials per company standard by following all protocols and procedures
• Operate various types of machinery in a safe manner and report any and all machine abnormalities, repairing when possible
• Troubleshoot machines and work processes when standard production issues arise
• Particpate in clean, inspect and lubrication (CIL) activities to support line reliability improvements
• Record all production and quality data accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in capability and skill building activities within the plant
• Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE; gowns, face mask, gloves, ear plugs) at all required times
• Identify improvement opportunities with current procedures and properly escalate them to leadership
• Serve as a good teammate and be a positive influence and advocate of the Company’s values and culture

Requirements

• Six months plus of work experience in a production environment - food, beverage, pharma, or experience in a regulated environment is a plus 
• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance on all scheduled days
• Be detail oriented, with a high level of focus on the quality of your work
• Ability to work on your feet the majority of your shift and handle materials up to 70 pounds in weight with assistance (i.e. push and pull, or lift in tandem)
• The ability to be coachable and both give and receive constructive feedback
• General computer knowledge and data entry ability
• Able to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 

Salary: $17.50 - $19.50 

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