Coating Operator

The Coating Operator is responsible for supporting the final steps of production within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic-based products. This hands-on position requires staging production totes within a designated area, following standard operating procedures to prep the totes, ensuring timely product movement, and compliance with company quality and safety standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and industrial machinery, such as a forklift
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately and legibly complete production activity sheets, logs, and quality control documentation
• Undergo cross-training and be willing to support other operations when needed
• Support material handling, inventory accuracy, and cycle count activities
• Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel
• Identify and report safety concerns, process deviations, or equipment issues
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by your manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift 55+ pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products.
• Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures.
• Fast-paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness.
• May require overtime, weekend, or evening work based on production and shipping schedules.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirements plan with employer match
• Paid time-off, starting at three (3) weeks a year
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities