Machine Operator I - Decking Day Shift

Trex Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency while operating production machinery and conducting quality checks. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing or related fields, and the ability to lift heavy materials and stand for long periods is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with bulk materials, chemical systems, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety at all times.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Operate forklift and other production equipment safely.
• Control production line processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods during 12-hour shifts.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Put safety first - always
• Work as a team to drive our “people first” culture
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, including but not limited to proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep plant in a safe state
• Perform quality control checks on product during the production process to ensure that product specifications and standards are met
• Deliver raw materials to the process lines at a rate that allows us to meet our production goals
• Must be able to be forklift certified, requiring proper vision, hearing, and motor skills
• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner while handling production material. In addition to the forklift, operators must also have knowledge on how to safely operate additional equipment such as grinders, mills, and other hand tools etc.
• Operate production-classified machinery appropriately for each type of product movement or job duty
• Control production line processes (including poly area, raw materials, monitor operations, troubleshoot production issues and make adjustments when necessary).
• Perform special processes and projects as required by leadership
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able and willing to comply with PPE requirements at all times

Experience

Previous experience with bulk materials, chemical systems or related experience is preferred for this role, but if you’ve worked in a manufacturing environment before, we want to hear from you!

Benefits & Perks

• Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match - Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement - We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education - We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program - Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program - When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

Career Advancement

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-Verify

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.