Plant Operations Associate I

Superior Lubricants

Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

Milan, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled production activities across bulk, blending, and packaging operations to ensure quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include loading tankers, mixing products, filling packages, and maintaining detailed production documentation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and can execute scheduled production activities across bulk, blending, and packaging operations. You are responsible for supporting product movement, processing, inspection, and preparation to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.

Must Have Skills for ATS

fork truck operation

quality inspection

production documentation

inventory management

Job Description

Summary: 

This position is responsible for executing scheduled production activities across Bulk, Blending, and Packaging operations. The role supports the movement, processing, inspection, and preparation of products to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency standards are consistently met throughout the plant.

  • Paid weekly every Thursday
  • Growth structure: Earn more as you learn the plant
  • M-F 7/8am - 3:30 -4:30pm (occasional OT on Saturday's)
  • 8 paid holidays & generous time off accruals
  • 401k w/ employer match
  • Company paid STD, and life insurance
  • Company sponsored events and supportive family-owned culture
  • Much more!

Essential Duties of Position:

Bulk Operations (Approx. 40%)

  • Scale, load, and unload inbound and outbound tankers Sample inbound and outbound materials for quality verification
  • Drain and inspect tankers for cleanliness prior to use
  • Transfer finished product to stock tanks and storage units
  • Verify inventory levels of bulk tanks and storage systems
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of bulk handling areas

Blending Operations (Approx. 40%)

  • Support blending processes including staging, transferring, and mixing of products
  • Move materials between blenders, stock tanks, and storage units
  • Perform quality inspections on blending equipment, lines, and containers
  • Sample blended products for retain and quality records
  • Complete production documentation (e.g., production control forms, transfer logs)

Packaging Operations (Approx. 20%)

  • Fill products to required weights and volumes using manual or automated systems
  • Label packaged products accurately
  • Perform post-fill inspections (seals, closures, cleanliness)
  • Palletize, shrink-wrap, and secure finished goods for shipment
  • Retrieve and stage products based on production or customer service tickets

Quality & Documentation (Cross-Functional)

  • Conduct quality inspections throughout all stages of production
  • Collect and maintain product samples for quality retain programs
  • Complete required documentation including:
    • Production tickets
    • Transfer logs
    • Bills of lading
  • Inventory records
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all production and inventory data

Safety & Operational Support (Cross-Functional)

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment across all departments
  • Follow all company safety procedures, work instructions, and operating guidelines
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency and workflow
  • Assist in other plant areas as needed based on business demand

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production equipment
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean workspace

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, or related environment (preferred)
  • Previous fork truck experience (preferred)

Superior Lubricants

OUR HISTORY Superior Lubricants was founded on the concept of the bulk distribution and delivery of motor oils and lubricants to fleet accounts, car dealerships, auto/truck repair shops, industrial accounts and governmental entities. Our 33 years of experience makes us a leader in this field, and extensive quality control procedures are part of daily standard operating procedure which insures the integrity of all products being received and distributed by Superior Lubricants. FACILITIES The main administrative and warehouse facilities of Superior Lubricants are located on 6.5 acres of industrial land at 32 Ward Road in North Tonawanda, New York. 55,000 square feet of warehouse facilities are under roof. More than seventy-five above ground storage tanks with dedicated loading and receiving lines provide this capacity, and tanks range in size from 1000 to 28,000 gallon capacity. Additional bulk storage capacity, with railcar bulk receiving, is available through 41 dedicated tanks at our Niagara Falls facility, and bulk storage is available at our Syracuse facility.
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