Production Operator at Goex Industries – Minden, Louisiana

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

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You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary:

Voyager Technologies is searching for Production Operators at our black powder manufacturing facility on Camp Minden in Minden, Louisiana. The Production Operator performs manual production tasks, including tending to and running production machines, moving material, preparing packaging material, and packaging finished product.

This job requires working with explosives. You will be required to dress out in work-specific clothes issued to you by the company and shower at the end of each working day. The work environment is partly outdoors. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform manual production tasks, including tending to and running production machines, staging materials to include weighing and moving material, preparing packaging material, and packaging finished product.
• Record production data, batch information, and/or material usage accurately.
• Safely operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished goods, and waste within the facility.
• Work safely by accurately and strictly following established standard operating procedures.
• Follow all company safety protocols including PPE usage, spill response, and chemical handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform routine inspections of your area and report any maintenance issues on equipment or buildings to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with team members, maintenance techs and supervisors to meet production targets and resolve issues. Work closely with other production workers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other employees.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED must be able to read and understand English and do simple math
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass State and Federal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in manufacturing chemicals or dry powder and/or working with explosives

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice