Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Ice Industries, Inc.; Lacassine (LA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries, Inc. in Lacassine, LA is seeking a Roll Form Operator to set up and operate roll-forming equipment, adjusting lines to meet predetermined speeds and quality criteria.

You will inspect products with gauges, perform light troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, log production data, and help move materials and finished goods on the floor. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic math skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment is highly desired.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Forklift certification required or willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety rules and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a roll-forming line, machine, and any secondary equipment needed to produce a defect free product.
• Assure product quality by adjusting the machine to material and finished product requirements.
• Use inspection gauges to identify workpiece defects or machine malfunction and report issues to supervisors.
• Conduct minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including coolant changes and cleaning the machine.
• Complete production records and log all scrap.
• Move materials using a hoist, forklift, or crane as needed and ensure proper material location and labeling.
• Perform other incidental duties to support the plant.

Skills

Industrial experience

Math & measurement

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Roll-forming machinery operation

Job description

General Job Function:

This position will set up and operate the roll-forming equipment to produce partswithin acceptable quality criteria and make all necessary adjustments to run lines at predeterminedspeeds.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate a roll-forming line, machine, and any secondary equipment needed to produce a defect free product.
• Assures product quality by adjusting the machine to material and finished product requirements.
• Uses inspection gauges to identify workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Reports machine and product quality issues to supervisors.
• Conducts minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including coolant changes, cleaning the machine, adding or switching lubricants, and checking the coil on materials about to go through.
• Completes production records on finished goods, properly documenting and logging all scrap.
• Operates manufacturing machinery when needed, such as a hoist to place metal coils on and off an unwinder. May use a hand truck, fork truck, and overhead crane to move material
• Ensure all materials are in the correct location, verify each material's label for accuracy, and help stack products after they are processed.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.

Working Conditions:

The Roll Form Operator is a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery and equipment—frequent exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Must lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl on the production floor to access equipment as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully; reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Experience in an industrial environment is highly desired.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be forklift certified or willing to become forklift certified.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Attention to detail where accuracy, consistency, and exact results are critical.
• Ability to identify patterns, recurring issues, and escalation trends through ongoing monitoring and analysis of operational activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to process adherence, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals