Operator

The Operator at AMVAC’s Marsing, Idaho facility will formulate and package chemicals. The Operator will accurately weigh and mix liquids and powders and is responsible for filling, sealing, and palletizing the products for shipment. 

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard company, has successfully served the results‐driven global markets through development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use.

Formulates and packages dry and liquid chemicals manually by performing the following duties:

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Weighs out quantities of powdered or liquid dyes and chemicals following a formulation sheet.

• Maintains and evaluates quality control of production protocols.  Ensures that all products meet specifications while in process and prior to packaging and shipping.

• Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions and makes minor adjustments or repairs during production usage.

• Adjusts equipment and corrects labels, lot numbers, and containers per product specifications.  Correctly and neatly fill, seal and palletize during pack out.

• Monitors and adjusts process equipment to meet quality check specifications.  Records vital meter readings and process check on the batch sheet.

• Wear assigned personal protective equipment.   Maintains assigned equipment in good working order.

• Follows all safety procedures and is an active member in the facility safety and health management program.  Reports any process safety and quality issues to the Operations Manager.

• Operates fork truck to assist in unloading and moving materials.

• Maintains a clean working environment free from spills, drips and miscellaneous waste or debris.

• Perform other assignments as directed by management.

 Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience operating a Forklift or similar truck or must pass in-house for truck certification

• Knowledge of general policies and procedures, including safety and security measures, and the ability to apply that knowledge.

• Knowledge of the proper operation, storage, and routine maintenance and repair of equipment

• Ability to do general math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

• Ability to understand the consequences of various problem situations and to refer such situations to the appropriate lead or manager.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrams, or schedule form.

• Ability to work independently or as a team

• Ability to work in high demand, fast paced environments

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired

• Must have good English skills

• Bilingual a plus

Experience Requirements:

• Forklift is desired 

• Mechanically Inclined

• At least 6 months in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of computer email 

Work Environment:

• PPE is required at all times while inside the general working area. May include a full-face respirator.

• This job is regularly required to stand; and hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to strong odors, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and/or vibrations.

• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision capabilities are required by this job to include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

AMVAC OFFERS 

• Excellent Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision

• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available 

• Life and AD&D Insurance provided

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 

• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount 

• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing. We participate in E-Verify.