1st Shift Water Base Production Operator

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC. is seeking a Production Operator for 1st shift in Garland, TX. The role involves safely operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring quality, logging data, and supporting efficient production processes in a hot, dusty plant environment.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing routine checks, loading materials, weighing batches, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent and basic math; forklift certification is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Possess minimum math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to use measuring tools and production equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred or willing to learn to operate forklift safely.
• Speak, read and write English effectively.
• Learn to use and operate scan guns to report and control inventories.
• Able to lift 55 lbs. bags in a constant rhythm.
• Physically able to work 8 hrs. shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment according to 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 machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions; report to supervisor.
• Read work orders to determine materials and procedures.
• Weigh materials for manufacturing processes.
• Load raw materials into vat or mixing pot.
• Monitor and log time and temperature on batch tickets.
• Record product details on batch sheets and inventory logs.
• Perform quality checks to ensure specs and quality standards.
• Transfer finished product to totes.
• Inspect materials, products and containers at each step.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S).
• Report malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams.
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-focused mindset

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Measuring tools

Scan guns

Job description

Work Schedule 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.

Compounds, mixes and blends product batches, runs production lines and transfers finished product into totes by performing the following duties:

1st Shift - 5:45 A.M. - 2:15 P.M.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh and procedure to be followed for manufacturing process.
• Weighs quantities of materials for use in the manufacturing processes.
• Load raw materials products in prescribed sequence into vat, hopper or mixing pot.
• Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on Batch ticket.
• Accurately records information such as weight, type of product, date and batch number of products produced
• Maintains accuracy of inventory of materials used and on hand by recording on the batch sheet and marking drums.
• Perform quality checks during production to ensure products meet production specifications and customer quality standards.
• Transfer finished product from holding tanks to totes
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of manufacturing process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S/housekeeping standards)
• Report on equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or quality concerns to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, and production teams
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Possess minimum math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to use measuring tools and production equipment
• Forklift certification preferred or willing to learn to operate forklift safely.
• Follow all safety guidelines and processes
• Speak, read and write English effectively
• Learn to use and operate scan guns to report and control inventories
• Able to lift 55 lbs. bags in a constant rhythm
• Physically able to work 8 hrs. shift

Skills And Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality - Be Dependable and have reliable transportation
• Teamwork and communication
• Problem-solving ability
• Safety-focused mindset
• Drive to succeed and grow within the organization

Work Environment

• Manufacturing or industrial plant setting
• Being able to work in a hot and dusty environment (safety PPE provided)
• Exposure to outside elements during workday
• Potential exposure to chemicals or air pollutants
• May require shift work, overtime, weekends, or holidays

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read reports and complete reports in English.

Hearing

• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers

Standing/Walking/Mobility

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, or chemicals as applicable
• Must be able to stand operating a sit-down-up lift; mobility between departments and attend meeting of employees and managers.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing
• Dexterity/Grasping/Feeling:
• Must be able to mop, sweep, pick up and carry items