About Bostik, an Arkema company
Bostik is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives. From cradle to grave, from home to office, Bostik's smart adhesives can be found everywhere. With annual sales of €2 billion, the company employees 6,000 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries.

Reports to Production Manager / Production Supervisor.

Job dimensions
Produce products per batch formulations utilizing various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment. Follow all EHS and Quality procedures to produce products safely, within specification. Record manually and via computer, all material usage, accurately fill out process batch sheets.

Activities
- Follows all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met. Practice continuous quality improvement in all processes. Fully supports Bostik's goal of zero workplace safety incidents and supports and participates in Bostik's EHS Programs.
- Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
- Make minor adjustments to equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Follow process batch sheets to produce quality products per ISO Standards.
- Works cooperatively with all employees and leadership.
- Assists in maintaining an acceptable level of housekeeping.
- Completes all required paperwork accurately.
- Operate various pieces of equipment including but not limited to: mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools.
- Use computer, controls to operate equipment.
- Work in other areas as needed.

Context and environment
- Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy and speed are essential. Simultaneous competing priorities require effective and efficient multi-tasking to succeed.
- Ability to stand, lift up to 75lbs, and walk throughout work day.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Use of production equipment, material handling equipment, and hand tools.
- Use of computer for data management and training.

Accountabilities
- Maintain equipment and report issues to leadership as needed.
- Completion of assigned tasks.
- Use problem solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors.
- Understanding of production and process equipment.
- Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations / policies.

Qualifications / experience required
- High school diploma / GED, ability to read English and perform basic math skills.
- 1 - 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Lotus Notes, and SAP).
- Forklift experience.
- Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment.
- Willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary.

About Bostik- Smart Adhesives
With our eyes on the future, Bostik is driven to develop smart adhesives - enabling us to anticipate needs, create value and shape new capabilities. We are not the right place for everyone. We ARE right for those who work collaboratively to think and act boldly beyond today. Put your potential to work to increase our collective expertise, powered by a spirit of innovation.
As one of the largest adhesive and sealant companies in the world, Bostik designs, manufactures, and markets bonding solutions within a variety of Global Business Units: Industrial Adhesives (Converting, Assembly, Packaging, Transportation, Flexible Packaging and Industrial Laminations); Consumer and Construction (Flooring Installation Systems, Construction Sealants and Adhesives); and Nonwovens (Disposable Hygiene). Bostik is well positioned as part of Arkema's High Performance Materials segment. A global chemical company and France's leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day.
Make a difference with Bostik. Build a career with purpose. Experience the impact powerful bonds can make - at a place where you can feel at home.
Compliance: Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications..