Production Line Operator

Work Location: 3941 15th Ave NW, Fargo, ND 58102

About the role

Looking to build on your manufacturing experience and grow a career with a supportive team? Marvin Composites is hiring Production Line Operators to help run our extrusion manufacturing process. In this role, you’ll prepare raw materials, set up equipment and tooling, operate and monitor the production line, complete quality checks, and help keep materials and finished products moving. You’ll excel in this role if you bring previous manufacturing or process experience, an eye for quality, and the problem-solving skills to recognize and respond to common production issues. Direct extrusion experience is helpful but isn't required. You'll develop deeper knowledge of the equipment, materials, tooling, and production process as you learn the role. Grow in your career as you gain expertise on this growing team!

Schedule and Pay

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Base Pay: $22/hr
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Base Pay: $22/hr + $2 shift premium
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. — Base Pay: $22/hr + $3 shift premium

Relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage raw materials, equipment, and tooling for production.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down extrusion equipment following established production procedures.
• Perform in-process quality checks and document production information to help maintain consistent product quality.
• Monitor the production process, identify common defects or interruptions, and troubleshoot issues within established procedures.
• Safely set up, handle, clean, and care for production tooling while maintaining an organized work area.
• Use a forklift as needed to move raw materials and finished goods within the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing, machine-operation, material-handling, or other process-production experience.
• Ability to learn and follow equipment, production, safety, and quality requirements.
• Ability to monitor production details, document process information, and stay organized across multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to recognize common production issues and use established procedures to identify appropriate next steps.

Qualifications

• Extrusion or plastics manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• General computer skills for production tracking and reporting.
• Ability to stand and work for an 8-hour shift and lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing between 10 and 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy and healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin – join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

The partnership between the fiberglass manufacturer and Marvin began more than 30 years ago, with the Marvin Composites name officially being introduced in 2022. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, Marvin’s portfolio of products includes Infinity Replacement Windows and TruStile Doors.