Machine Operator (416)

Southeast Culvert Inc; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Culvert Inc. is expanding its sales team in the Southeast, seeking a hard-working, customer-service oriented operator to join a 24/7 production environment.

This role requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including some weekends, and involves managing extrusion machinery, quality control, and downstream processes under supervision. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential to coordinate maintenance, document procedures, and align with core values while

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-stage manufacturing and extruder technologies.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and quick action.
• Ability to direct and cross-train downstream personnel.
• Ability to read and use shop drawings.
• Comfort working with machinery and tools.
• Strong teamwork and customer-focused mindset.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and repairs.
• Customer-focused approach and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operate corrugated plastic pipe/extrusion machinery and adjust as needed.
• Manage downstream process, personnel, and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance for planned and reactive work.
• Run and change over different pipe diameters with minimal downtime.
• Perform quality control monitoring and reporting.
• Document procedures, processes, and operations for replication.
• Train downstream staff and maintain safety and housekeeping.
• Meet production efficiencies and maintain inventory levels.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety standards.
• Align decisions with company core values.

Skills

Extruder experience

Mechanical problem-solving

Cross-training

Shop drawings

Machinery & tools

Customer relations

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

BOM knowledge

Job description

Education LevelNot Specified## DescriptionSince 1981 Southeast Culvert has been serving Georgia with quality storm drainage products and exceptional customer service. Southeast Culvert is a leading manufacturer and distributor of storm drainage and water quality products and is looking to expand our sales team in Georgia and in the Southeast. We offer a wide variety of products for the storm drainage market including Corrugated Metal Pipe, High Density Corrugated Plastic Pipe, Water Quality Solutions, Underground Detention, Concrete Headwalls, and other complimentary products. We are a family business and value our traditions and team approach to doing business. For more than 40 years we have valued our relationships that have been built with our customers. Providing quality products at a fair price with customer service that is second to none, is the standard that we live by. We are looking for hard working – customer service-oriented individuals that are self-motivated, honest, well organized, and with excellent communication skills to help continue our growth throughout the Southeast. If you are looking for a rewarding long-term career opportunity, be part of a growing team and sell products that are proven and accepted widely in our industry then we may be the right fit for you. **Role and Responsibilities:** This position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and some weekends in shift rotations covering a 24/7 operation (day / night shifts). There will be a training and application period to learn all facets of the process, end to end. The Operator reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Corrugated plastic pipe or extrusion machinery/mechanical expertise • Manage the downstream process, personnel, and equipment • Proactively manage engagement with maintenance team for planned and reactive maintenance of production equipment • The ability to run and change over all diameter of pipe with minimal downtime, including root cause diagnostics • Perform and analyze quality control monitoring and accurate reporting of production • Perform tooling changeovers in an efficient manner • Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines • Maintain facility housekeeping • Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment • Document all procedures, processes, and operations for replication and future use • Execute quality control and testing • Manage product input flows and inventory levels • Train and organize downstream staff • Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations • Understand, practice, and align decisions with SeC core values## Qualifications**Competencies:** An applicant should possess and be able to provide examples of the following skills/knowledge depending on experience level: • Multi-stage manufacturing and production process experience using extruder technologies • Strong, demonstrated mechanical problem-solving skills • Ability to direct & cross-train downstream personnel • Ability to learn to read and use shop drawings • An enjoyment of working with machinery and tools. • Enjoyment of helping others and building trusting relationships • Troubleshoot & document process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs • Takes quick action to help customer needs and teammates • Familiarity with and ability to use bill of material products