Clorox Manufacturing Production Associate
The Clorox Company
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Your role at Clorox:
Clorox Companies are looking to expand operations at our Aberdeen, Maryland plant location. We are adding staff to our production operations. Available openings are in our Packaging, Process, Molding, and Palletizing Departments.Candidates must be able to work all three (3) shifts and overtime as business needs to dictate. 1st shift: 7am – 3:30pm, 2nd shift: 3pm – 11:30pm, 3rd shift: 11pm – 7:30am
All Production Positions start at $24.92/hr., with opportunities to advance through a skill-based pay system with pay rates ranging from $24.92/hr. to $28.30/hr. In a skill-based pay system, associates advance by learning and using the job-related skills and knowledge acquired as they progress through each skill level.
Our Total Rewards Package Includes:
• Skill-based pay system
• Quarterly and Annual bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement 401(k): 4% match & annual 6% contribution
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation
• Sick Time
• Wellness & Fitness Subsidy
• Clothing/Shoe Allowance
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Product Giveaways
• Plant Events & Celebrations
• Employee Discounts
• Safe working environment
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
In this role, you will:
Candidates will be reviewed for all teams and assigned based on qualifications and needs.
Packaging Associates are responsible for filling containers with liquid bleach products. These responsibilities require knowledge of the operation of the filling equipment; a system of equipment located along a conveyor. Filling and packaging equipment may include an orientor, labeler, filler, capper, check weigher, coder, case packer and case sealer.
Operate, monitor, and adjust the equipment along the lines.
Add supplies
Inspect the bottles before, during, and after filling
Perform routine quality checks
Perform changeovers
Molding Team
Molding Associates are responsible for blow molding plastic containers. These responsibilities require knowledge of the operation of blow molding; a system of equipment located along a conveyor line dedicated to a specific size container. The blow molding process equipment melts, extrudes and molds plastic into containers. These containers move along the conveyor for filling and capping or pal/depal for storage. Because the Associate works most of the time with a moving conveyor and equipment as well as high temperature equipment, concentration on the task at hand as well as an awareness of the overall operation is important.
Starting the blow molder
Operate moving machinery
Unload supplies from trucks and rail cars
Operate, monitor, and adjust the equipment along the lines
Inspect the bottles before, during, and after filling
Store and retrieve excess bottles from the warehouse
Palletizer Team
Palletizer associates are responsible for palletizing finished bleach products and transporting the packaged cases from the palletizer to the trucks or the warehouse. Palletizer equipment includes a palletizer, stretch wrapper, fill case conveyor, full load conveyor, and forklift trucks to move the packaged finished product.
Order supplies, unload supplies from trucks
Operate, monitor, and adjust the equipment along the packing line
Add supplies
Inspect the cases after filling
Perform routine quality checks
Restack pallets
Process Team
Process Associates are responsible for the production of liquid bleach products. Production is accomplished with a system of storage, mixing, blending, and holding tanks, pumps, associated piping, controls, and instrumentation to transfer the raw materials to mixing equipment and the prepared product to the packaging area. The handling of hazardous chemicals requires sound mental ability.
Order and receipt of raw materials, supplies and parts
Unload powdered raw materials from trucks
Add raw materials
Operate the process (mixing/blending) equipment
Monitor the controls and instrumentation to produce the bleach product
Test samples of raw materials and finished products at various stages
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
Troubleshoot the system
Operate a train engine to move rail cars (Certified Associates)
Install, repair, or modify the process system equipment
Plan production schedules
For all positions
Responsibilities are dependent upon skill level and may include but not limited to the following for each role. Some responsibilities may be rotated, and some tasks require certification to be performed.
Work is in a manufacturing plant. Primary hazards include working around electrical equipment, rotating equipment, slipping, falling, lifting, and moving heavy equipment. Because the associate works most of the time with moving equipment, concentration on the task at hand as well as an awareness of the overall operation is important.
In a degree of strenuousness, these positions may be considered medium work. Medium work is defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Objects weighing 50 or more pounds should be lifted/moved with assistance. Equipment used to assist with lifting may include a hydraulic pallet stand, genie boom, scissors lift, forklift, and cart.
Common tasks for all positions:
Troubleshoot the pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment
Clear equipment jams
Rework damaged product
Operate forklift
Provide routine and preventative maintenance
Perform equipment repairs
Provide housekeeping to the equipment and area
Prepare reports
Take inventory
Enter data into computer
Attend meetings
Communicate, supervise, and train others
What we look for:
Candidates must satisfactorily complete the employment application with attached resume, as well as complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
2 years of operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Good, effective oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)
Must be able to lift to and include 50lbs
Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift
Resume required
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment
Other transferable skills such as packaging equipment, auto mechanics, maintenance, blow molding, electrical, or machine shop
Military experience in the above.
Direct experience in Packaging, Molding, Process Operations, and Palletizing is highly preferred.
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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
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