Position: Production Operator

Cultiva, LLC is a proud participant of the NevadaWorksTogether program. A statewide initiative to retrain displaced workers for a new career in Manufacturing. You will undergo online and on-site training while you are earning a paycheck. At the successful completion of the program you will earn a Manufacturing Technician 1 Certificate and be on the pathway to your new career.

Cultiva owns a proprietary, patented technology that is rapidly growing in high value agriculture. If you are looking for an opportunity to show your skills with a small business in a fast-growing environment and the chance to grow a career in the agricultural manufacturing industry, then Cultiva might be the right place for you.

Description:

The Production Operator performs various duties in the manufacturing environment. These include the set up and maintenance of equipment, materials and process. This position works within a team environment to complete a finished product that adheres to Cultiva’s product and quality requirements.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Easily adapt to process change to meet the company objectives
• Assist in maintaining a safe and productive environment
• Follow all environmental and processing guideline procedures
• Correctly utilize all safety PPE as required
• Follow directions of work assignments directed by Manager and Supervisor

• Report all incidents (injuries, spills, accidents and poor performance)
• Perform all quality checks standards with honesty and integrity
• Operate processing equipment at maximum efficiency
• Inspect and evaluate equipment conditions regularly
• Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities
• Function as a team member to share the workload maximizing efficiency and productivity
• Engender good practices, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Daily duties:

• Review daily production schedules meeting established productivity levels
• Mix and blend ingredients to create various batches according to formulations and mixing instructions
• Ensure all products are manufactured and packaged safely by following Good Manufacturing Practices
• Responsible for monitoring and control of ingredients
• Maintain documentation and records of lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates
• Safe operation of powered industrial forklift for moving raw materials
  • Ensure the manufacturing area and equipment is kept clean and sanitized to minimize risk of contamination
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Work, lead and train Temporary employees
• Assure tools are maintained in good working order and put in proper storage locations

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a clean driving record
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of mass, volume, and density principles
• Must have own transportation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include possible holidays and weekends.
• Familiarity with handling hazardous materials and following safety guidelines
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under minimum supervision
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred:

• Knowledge Inventory Management Software
• Driver's License (Required)
• Forklift (Knowledge)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform repetitious work
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Ability to twist, grasp, reach, turn, and lift 45lbs repetitively 70% of a shift
• Ability to stand on your feet 90% of a shift
• Squatting, pushing/pulling, and climbing 65% of a shift

Able to work 8 to 10 hours depending of shift Monday to Friday sometime weekends

 

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance following 30 days
• Earned Sick Leave
• 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days
• Full-time
• Pay: $13.00 to $17.00 per hour

 

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)