Production Operators - Interview Event

About the role

Guardian Glass is seeking Production Operators and Shipping Operators in Richburg, SC. Our Operators must be willing to work a rotational shift schedule (up to 12 hours), holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Pay

Competitive pay starting at $18–24 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Shifts available: 12-hour rotating shift between days and nights, rotating every two weeks between days and nights. Day shift: 7 AM–7 PM. Night shift: 7 PM–7 AM.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production operations.
• Execute daily production schedules, identify quality concerns, and escalate unresolved issues to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Prepare finished glass products for shipment and distribution while maintaining product quality and inventory accuracy.
• Safely move glass products using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Coordinate shipping activities by scheduling dock appointments, tracking load status, and completing shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
• Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices and established procedures for aged glass management.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and proactively report maintenance, quality, or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production, safety, quality, and shipping objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and shipping processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by following housekeeping standards, safety procedures, and required PPE practices.

Requirements

• Experience using a computer or tablet.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working in a farming, manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• One or more years of experience in machine operator roles.
• Experience using a tape measure, air nailer, hammer, bander, and glass cutters.
• Experience operating an overhead crane.
• Experience operating a forklift and/or motorized pallet jack.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility and availability vary by region).