2nd Shift Production Process Operator

Uzin Utz North America; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

PTO 3 Weeks

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Production Operator for our on-site team in Waco, TX.

The role supports loading raw materials, operating packing and packaging machinery, and weighing/packing ingredients to produce finished products in a temperature-varied environment. The Production Process Operator I role emphasizes safety, organization, and the ability to work independently across multiple areas of the production floor.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and dependable candidate with focus on safety.
• Willingness to learn multiple production roles.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet productivity goals.
• Comfortable operating packing and packaging machinery with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to generate finished packages following SOPs.
• Load raw materials and packing supplies; apply labels to containers; operate packaging machines and scales.
• Handle rework in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area using hand tools and equipment.
• Follow daily production schedule and instructions; read and execute tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Packaging machinery operation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Join Our Team as a Production Operator!
Location: Waco, TX (on-site)
Department: Production

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the manufacturing process in accordance with our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while meeting productivity and accuracy goals.

Why You Should Apply:

At Uzin Utz North America, we value teamwork, precision, and safety. As a Production Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are produced and packaged with the highest care - supporting our commitment to delivering exceptional products and service to our customers.

Who We Are:

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has pioneered flooring innovations across the globe. In North America, our trusted brands—UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN—serve flooring professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada with high-performance products and expert service.

Position Overview:

The Production Process Operator I will be responsible for assisting the manufacturing process by loading raw materials, operating packing and packaging machinery, and utilizing applicable hand tools to weigh, prepare, blend, and package specific ingredients into finished products, while working in varying temperature environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment to generate finished packages following standard operating procedures and performing daily cleaning activities.
• Retrieve raw materials and packing supplies as needed, apply labels to containers, operate various automatic and manual packaging machines, scales, printing devices, pallet jacks and other material handling work and equipment
• Handle rework in compliance with company standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area by efficiently using various hand tools and equipment such as push brooms, mops, floor sweepers, cleaning chemicals, trash receptacles, etc.
• Read and follow daily production schedule and instructions.
• Be able to work independently and complete assigned work in multiple locations throughout the production area and tower levels without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn how to operate filling and packaging machinery at an operator level.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn multiple production roles in the tower by filling raw materials, operating electric cranes, and utilizing the hand-add station.
• Other duties as required.
• Competitive hourly wage and benefits package
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with employer cost-sharing
• Employer-paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and 100% Vesting
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
• 11 Paid Holidays for 2026

Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.