Manufacturing Line Equipment Operator

Grow your manufacturing career where safety, skill, and teamwork matter.

You like solving problems with your hands. You take pride in making quality products safely, and you’re ready for a place that invests in your development. Step into a role that challenges you and rewards you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

A day in the life

You arrive on the production floor at 6:45 (AM or PM), check the schedule, review your work orders, and complete a quick safety walk. You set up equipment to specification, verify materials, and begin running product. Throughout the shift, you visually and mechanically inspect output against standards, adjust settings, and log key data for traceability. You’ll load and unload equipment, keep your area clean, and communicate with your High Performing Team to hit goals while supporting the "Zero and Beyond" safety initiative. Before handoff, you document results, perform changeovers as needed, and collaborate with your supervisor and HSE Manager on any hazards you’ve identified.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation
• Day shift: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm | Night shift: 6:45 pm – 7:00 am
• Shift differential: $1.50/hour

Benefits that work as hard as you do

• 80 hours of Paid Vacation (renews every January)
• Paid Holidays
• Wage Progressions
• Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stock Purchase Options
• $125 yearly Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Annual Gainshare Bonus

What you’ll do

• Operate production equipment safely and follow all safety policies at all times.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and escalate hazards to your Supervisor or HSE Manager to support the "Zero and Beyond" goal.
• Continuously monitor quality and perform both visual and mechanical inspections to meet standards.
• Perform setups and changeovers according to established procedures.
• Load and unload equipment and materials efficiently.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and work orders accurately.
• Record and maintain all information needed for product traceability and quality documentation.
• Participate in cross-training to broaden your skills.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Comfort with basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate simple percentages
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs multiple times per day and lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic computer proficiency
• Ability to thrive in a High Performing Team environment with limited supervision
• Interest in training to operate a fork-lift when needed

Compliance

Must be able to pass background check and drug test.