Production Operator - 1st Shift

United Rotary Brush is an Olathe, Kansas based manufacturer of specialty industrial brushes for the airport, road construction, street sweeping, and plow industries. Our Olathe, KS manufacturing facility (I-35 & Old 56 Hwy) is seeking a 1st Shift Production Operator.

About the role

Participate in line setup and production of high-volume brushes and brooms. Ensure machines operate effectively and efficiently to meet daily production needs. Operate machines, perform light maintenance and cleaning, and maintain safety and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures in all actions.
• Safely operate machinery to produce and manufacture company product lines.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following workplace and governmental safety guidelines, wearing proper safety gear (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots), and leading by example.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the work area during and at the end of each shift.
• Monitor machinery for efficient and effective operation; request maintenance assistance when needed.
• Feed raw materials into production machinery.
• Pack materials for product following work order quantities, with attention to detail and accurate piece counts.
• Label product according to quality specifications.
• Record production information on work orders.
• Carry out basic quality and testing checks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understand deadlines and maintain awareness of daily production output requirements and quality goals.
• Time in and time out properly according to company policy.
• Work with large, powerful equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand production work orders.
• Attention to detail and focus on high-quality production processes.
• Ability to recognize machine malfunctions by sound or product quality.
• Able to perform the job with limited supervision.
• Arrives on time, stays on task, and takes pride in work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Physical requirements

• Standing on feet for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, and stretch to perform work duties.

Pay

$22 per hour.

Schedule

6:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.