Glass Manufacturing Line Operator

AGC Automotive Americas; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas is hiring a production operator in Kentucky to support glass manufacturing, follow safety procedures, and keep quality high for customers. You'll work on a 3-2-2 schedule with 12-hour shifts, operate line equipment, replenish materials, and assist in Kaizen activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

This role supports AGC Way principles in quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5+ years of factory experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect safety for yourself and others; report concerns.
• Operate pre- or post-processing equipment to meet quality standards.
• Supply the line with required raw materials.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely.
• Perform periodic quality checks per procedures.
• Troubleshoot line or product quality issues.
• Lead Kaizen activities to drive improvements.
• Maintain 5S standards and organized tools.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Participate in changeovers for new product runs.
• Demonstrate the AGC Way in all responsibilities.
• Handle other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Kaizen

5S discipline

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Line operation

Job description

What a Day Looks Like

You clock in, pull on your PPE, and start with a safety walk. Any concern you see gets escalated immediately to your supervisor or the safety team. With the line humming, you move between pre- and post-processing equipment for glass production, following established procedures that keep quality high and customers happy.

Raw materials are staged and ready because you've supplied the line ahead of time. When inventory runs low, you hop on a stand-up or sit-down forklift and replenish safely and efficiently. At set intervals, you perform quality checks exactly as the procedures specify—if anything looks off, you troubleshoot the line or the product to get back to spec.

Mid-shift, you join a quick Kaizen huddle. You share an idea to remove wasted motion, or you help lead a small improvement activity. Your area reflects strong 5S discipline-tools, floors clean, visuals clear-so problems stand out fast. A minor maintenance task pops up, and you take care of it to keep the line moving.

As the product mix changes, you participate in the job change process to set the line up for the next run. Throughout the day, you demonstrate the AGC Way in how you work with teammates, manage quality, and approach continuous improvement. And when priorities shift, you take on other duties or projects as assigned.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Protecting your safety and that of others; reporting all safety concerns to your supervisor or the safety team
• Operating pre- or post-processing equipment per production procedures to manufacture glass products that meet quality standards and satisfy customers
• Supplying the line with required raw materials
• Operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently
• Completing periodic quality checks in line with documented procedures
• Troubleshooting line or product quality issues
• Participating in or leading Kaizen activities to drive continuous improvement
• Maintaining 5S standards, including cleanliness and correct tool placement
• Performing minor equipment maintenance
• Taking part in job changes (changeovers)
• Demonstrating the AGC Way in all responsibilities
• Handling other duties or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3-5+ years of factory experience

Schedule

3-2-2 schedule with 12-hour shifts.