Production Worker /Helper

Are you seeking a challenging, rewarding, and well-compensated position at a leading international company? Diatom is a reference in Latin America for the production of silicates, synthetic silicas, and zeolites. Founded in 1956 in Argentina and Uruguay, it expanded to Brazil in 1985 and is now building a new manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC. 

We want to hear from you if you have a strong growth aptitude and enjoy a diverse and innovative environment, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team!

We seek professionals with expertise in production, maintenance, furnace, administrative, and chemical laboratories.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance ( Health, Dental & Vision)
• PTO and Holidays
   

What you’ll do

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
• Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or product production dates and times.
• Read gauges or charts and record data obtained.
• Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines using power hoists.
• Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
• Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
• Change machine gears using wrenches.
• Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
• Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.
• Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
• Fold products and product parts during processing.
• Break up defective products for reprocessing.
• Thread ends of items such as thread, cloth, and lace through needles and rollers and around take-up tubes.
• Cut or break flashing from materials or products.
• Any other activities as assigned by the manager
• Any other activities as assigned by the manager
   

What you bring
 

• Over one year of experience in an Industrial environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English; speaking in Spanish is a plus
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all parts of the organization
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to company procedures and standards
• Dependability and accountability