Hot Cast Operator (2nd Shift) at Chemline INC – Saint Louis, Missouri

Purpose

Under the direction of the Production Lead, the Hot Cast Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate execution of both batch manufacturing and packaging operations. This role serves as a hands-on, direct labor position responsible for independently preparing, compounding, and packaging production batches while ensuring product quality, batch integrity, and compliance with all safety and operational standards.

Scope and Responsibilities

· Prepare and plan equipment use, including verifying vessel suitability (cleanliness, size, etc.), and staging raw materials and weights in accordance with specific batch instructions prior to batch compounding.

· Operate mixing, processing, and packaging equipment safely and in accordance with approved procedures while maintaining batch integrity and obtaining authorization for any deviations.

· Prepare and stage packaging equipment, filtration media, and containers required for packaging operations.

· Package approved product into designated containers in accordance with established procedures and specifications.

· Accurately complete all required production documentation, including recording raw material lot numbers, labeling containers and vessels, and verifying batch details.

· Monitor workflow and report delays, equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or quality concerns impacting production or efficiency.

· Demonstrate safe and competent use of production and material handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, mixers, scales, valves, and vacuum systems.

· Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas to meet housekeeping and 5S standards.

· Follow all safety and regulatory protocols, including proper use of PPE, hazard communication, safe material handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

· Utilize the company’s ERP system to support daily operations, documentation, and data accuracy.

· Collaborate with the Production Lead to prioritize work, support production schedules, and ensure quality, accuracy, and shipment requirements are met.

Performance Metrics/KPIs

· Maintain a safe work environment with zero recordable incidents and 100% compliance with PPE and safety procedures.

· Achieve = 95% on housekeeping/5S audits and ensure proper end-of-shift cleanup.

· Maintain = 98–100% batch accuracy (correct raw materials and documentation).

· Ensure zero unauthorized deviations from batch instructions.

· Complete and package = 95% of batches on time.

· Maintain high packaging accuracy with minimal errors (mislabels, incorrect containers, etc.).

· Adhere to production schedules and maintain workflow efficiency.

· Tardiness/absence within acceptable limits

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

· Requires high school diploma or GED equivalency; exceptions at the discretion of management.

· Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English, including safety rules, procedures, manuals, and product recipes/material identifications.

· Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and the ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

· Must have ability to reason and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, spatula, drum carts, hand trucks, forklifts, utility knife, and mixer/blender machinery.

· Willingness and ability to learn and effectively use ERP systems.

· Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, mixers, and related equipment.

Chemline CARES- Our Core Values

· Customer Intimacy (internal and external)

· Accountable to Deliver Wins

· Resilient People

· Enterprise Thinking