Full job description BASIC INFORMATION: Omya offers a fast-paced, supportive, and evolving culture. Our company has a strong history of developing and promoting from within. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a market leading 401k. The Packaging Operator will perform a variety of tasks including the setup and operation of our railcar loadout system, bulk bagging, and palletizing machines. In addition, our Operators will be expected to be proficient in forklift and trackmobile operation, all in accordance with our quality and safety procedures. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive starting pay with yearly performance increases RESPONSIBILITIES: Live the Omya Values; Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, and Perseverance. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Skills and abilities to operate forklifts and industrial equipment. Computer literate. Ability to read, understand, and communicate various procedures. Mechanical and operational troubleshooting skills. Ability to work in various environmental conditions. Must be able to lift up to and including 75 lbs., as well as, the ability to perform various physical requirements; such as reaching, climbing, lifting, moving on and off a forklift, and various other activities required for the position. ABOUT OMYA: Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. The company provides a wealth of product solutions that contribute to its customers’ competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Food, Personal & Home Care, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Solutions. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 180 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees. In Vermont, Omya works to ensure good paying jobs for people in our surrounding communities, a state of the art production facility, and quality products for our customers. Our commitments include providing a high performance workplace with opportunities for advancement, and capital improvements to enhance environmental protection. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Omya we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Omya is an Equal Opportunity Employer This posting is for 2nd Shift, schedule is 3pm – 11:30pm, Monday through Friday. With shift differential, the starting wage equals $22 per hour. |