Lead Production Operator: Growth, Safety & Team Impact

Ergon, Inc.; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. is hiring a full-time Production Operator in Garden City, GA to set up and run blending equipment and to follow specific product recipes. You will record batch data, ensure safety, and support a team-focused environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Forklift certification and MS Office skills are desirable. Employment includes competitive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong time management to report on time and meet deadlines.
• Team environment mindset and personal initiative.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Pass a pre-employment assessment test.
• Competent with computers and MS Office; forklift certification is a plus.
• Willingness to complete required training for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate or tend machines to mix or blend materials.
• Follow production sheets and record quantities and times for batches.
• Unload materials, load finished product, and transfer materials as needed.
• Calculate and verify ingredients for each batch and sample products for QC.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and promote safety practices.
• Record production data on required forms and handle hazardous materials properly.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Basic math

Computer skills

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift (certification)

Job description

Ergon, Inc. is hiring a full-time Production Operator in Garden City, GA to set up and run blending equipment and to follow specific product recipes. You will record batch data, ensure safety, and support a team-focused environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Forklift certification and MS Office skills are desirable. Employment includes competitive benefits and ongoing training.