Production Operator

About the role

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring product quality, and supporting efficient production processes. This role ensures production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements are consistently met. The operator compounds, mixes and blends product batches, runs production lines and transfers finished product into totes.

Schedule

• 1st Shift – 5:45 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.
• 2nd Shift – 1:45 P.M. – 10:15 P.M. (Shift differential included)
• 3rd Shift – 9:45 P.M. – 6:15 A.M. (Shift differential included)

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor production lines to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Start machines, observe operation, detect malfunctions, and report issues to supervisors.
• Read work orders or formulas to determine material types, quantities, and procedures.
• Weigh materials for use in manufacturing processes.
• Load raw materials in prescribed sequence into vats, hoppers, or mixing pots.
• Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on batch tickets.
• Accurately record weight, product type, date, and batch number of produced items.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by recording usage on batch sheets and marking drums.
• Perform quality checks during production to ensure products meet specifications and customer standards.
• Transfer finished product from holding tanks to totes.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each manufacturing step.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or quality concerns to supervisors.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams.
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other routine duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to use measuring tools and production equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to learn safe forklift operation.
• Willingness to learn to use and operate scan guns for inventory control.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Effective spoken, reading, and writing communication in English.
• Reliability, punctuality, and dependable transportation.
• Teamwork and strong communication abilities.
• Problem‑solving capability.
• Safety‑focused mindset.
• Drive to succeed and grow within the organization.

Work Environment

Manufacturing or industrial plant setting. The role may involve working in hot, dusty conditions (safety PPE provided), exposure to outside elements, and potential exposure to chemicals or air pollutants. Shift work, overtime, weekends, or holidays may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working in a noisy, hot, or chemically exposed manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and operate a sit‑down‑up lift; mobility between departments.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling as needed.
• Lifting, pulling, pushing; ability to lift 55 lb bags repeatedly.
• Dexterity for mopping, sweeping, picking up, and carrying items.
• Physically able to work an 8‑hour shift.