Manufacturing Production Operator

About the role

The Manufacturing Production Operator (MPO) position involves monitoring and operating crushing and grading equipment, handling abrasive grain, and performing basic housekeeping tasks. This role works 1st shift: Monday – Thursday from 5 am – 3 pm with occasional Friday hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate crushing and grading equipment
• Put abrasive grain into containers for customer shipments or store in warehouse locations
• Work harmoniously and safely within a team environment
• Perform basic computer skills and math calculations
• Understand the process and perform simple troubleshooting
• Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain using various methods
• Use basic hand tools like wrenches, screwdrivers, and mallets
• Perform other necessary duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform basic computer skills and math calculations
• Understand the process and perform simple troubleshooting
• Ability to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus)
• Team player with ability to adapt to changing production demands
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours
• Knowledgeable about fork truck operations or willing to learn

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certifications or higher education a plus
• Basic computer skills and math calculations
• English language proficiency (Spanish a plus)
• Team player adaptable to changing production demands
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours
• Knowledgeable about fork truck operations or willingness to learn

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Math calculations
• English language proficiency (Spanish a plus)
• Team player adaptable to changing production demands
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours
• Knowledgeable about fork truck operations or willingness to learn

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Pay

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Thursday from 5 am – 3 pm with occasional hours required on Fridays