JOB OVERVIEW
Colorbiotics is seeking a professional like you to support the day to day production operations at our Ames, IA facility. Colorbiotics is the world leader in landscape coatings, which includes the mulch, rubber and concrete markets. We offer a competitive wage, Monday -Friday (dayshift), paid time off, full benefits and several paid holidays.
Core Responsibilities
- Operate various mixing, filling and packaging equipment including; liquid filling machines, bulk powder blenders, Induction mixers, pumps.
- Follow mix ticket instructions to accurately weigh and add raw materials to batches.
- Follow instructions on fill tickets when packaging product.
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products, completing all finished good quality checks as required on batch ticket.
- Assist, and when necessary lead fellow operators.
- Record necessary data on all batch tickets.
- Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
- Continually maintain plant and work environment for cleanliness and organization.
- Operate forklifts as required (certification course required – we will train).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Need people familiar with operating forklifts or working in warehouse areas.
- Attention to detail is a must
- Some related experience preferred
- Ability to work assigned hours plus overtime as needed
Benefits
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Vacation, paid sick days/PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k), with company matching
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- Production: 1 year (Preferred)
- Machine operating: 1 year (Preferred)