Production Operator

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Goex Industries

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Minden, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform manual production tasks including operating machinery, staging materials, and packaging finished products. Maintain accurate production records and adhere strictly to safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and can read English and perform simple math. You must be at least 21 years old and eligible to obtain federal explosives licenses. A background check and drug test are also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift operation

chemical manufacturing

dry powder handling

explosives handling

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Voyager Technologies is searching for Production Operators at our GOEX black powder manufacturing facility in Minden, Louisiana. The Production Operator performs manual production tasks, including tending to and running production machines, moving material, preparing packaging material, and packaging finished product. 

This job requires working with explosives. You will be required to dress out in work-specific clothes issued to you by the company and shower at the end of each working day. The work environment is partly outdoors. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety. 

 Responsibilities:  

  • Perform manual production tasks, including tending to and running production machines, staging materials to include weighing and moving material, preparing packaging material, and packaging finished product. 
  • Record production data, batch information, and/or material usage accurately. 
  • Safely operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished goods, and waste within the facility. 
  • Work safely by accurately and strictly following established standard operating procedures. 
  • Follow all company safety protocols including PPE usage, spill response, and chemical handling procedures. 
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to support safe and efficient operations. 
  • Perform routine inspections of your area and report any maintenance issues on equipment or buildings to ensure operational readiness. 
  • Collaborate with team members, maintenance techs and supervisors to meet production targets and resolve issues. Work closely with other production workers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other employees. 

Required Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma or GED must be able to read and understand English and do simple math 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including 
  • Be 21 years of age or older 
  • Pass pre-employment drug test 
  • Pass State and Federal background checks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Prior experience in manufacturing chemicals or dry powder and/or working with explosives 

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.  

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.   

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran  

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice 

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Goex Industries

Goex is a proud American business with a rich history. We manufacture black powder used for sporting applications such as civil war re-enactments and flint lock firearms, and is a vital component for industrial and military applications. It remains as the only U.S. manufacturer of black powder. GOEX has over a 220 year history of black powder manufacturing in the United States and Goex intends to be a good steward of this company’s history and tradition. In 1802, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours broke ground on his original black powder plant along the Brandywine River in Delaware. To meet the growing demand for black powder, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours began construction on the Belin Plant in Pennsylvania and produced the first batches of black powder in 1912. The Belin Plant supplied military black powder during World War I, World war II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. In the early 1970’s, the Belin Plant became a part of Goex. Goex continued to supply black powder for Military and Industry and for a growing Sporting interest. In 1997, Goex moved to Minden, Louisiana to continue the tradition of manufacturing fine quality black powder. In 2022 Goex was bought by Estes Energetics and became Goex Industries, LLC.
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