Manufacturing Operator – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate and troubleshoot production equipment on the shop floor. You will coordinate crew activities, ensure orders meet specifications, and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires 6 months of manufacturing experience, basic math and reading skills, and fluency in English for all documents. This is an on-site position with exposure to loud environments and occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, including safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
• 6 months of manufacturing job experience.
• Working knowledge of computers, including reading procedures and using terminals.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift 15–30 lbs., climb, twist, reach, grasp.
• Ability to sit, lift above shoulders, squat, reach above shoulders.
• Ability to pull/push, stoop/bend, kneel occasionally.
• Exposure to loud noises/machinery, chemicals, confined spaces (rare).
• All applications in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to the operation of assigned machines or areas.
• Monitor, operate, set up, change over, and troubleshoot assigned equipment.
• Train other associates.
• Ensure customer orders are produced according to specifications, quality standards, and schedules/work orders.
• Operate equipment within safety standards and guidelines.
• Review production orders and verify customer specifications.
• Ensure production meets quality standards, quantities, and machine specifications.
• Coordinate assigned crew activities and communicate with material handlers during production runs and downtime.
• Change over machines, including line clearance, work-order checks, material gathering, and batch/lot-number verification.
• Troubleshoot equipment by adjusting speed, temperature, air pressure, eyelet/needle, tensioner, scale factor, and bobbin length.
• Diagnose machine problems and communicate them to Asset Reliability.
• Complete in-process inspection, move ticket, and daily production paperwork.
• Enter data in SAP.
• Support implementation of GMP requirements.
• Use RedZone as instructed.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Skills

GMP Compliance

Production Coordination

SAP Data Entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RedZone

Job description

• Coordinate all activities related to the operation of assigned machines or areas
• Monitor, operate, set up, change over, and troubleshoot assigned equipment
• Train other associates
• Ensure customer orders are produced according to specifications, quality standards, and schedules/work orders
• Operate equipment within safety standards and guidelines
• Review production orders and verify customer specifications
• Ensure production meets quality standards, quantities, and machine specifications
• Coordinate assigned crew activities and communicate with material handlers during production runs and downtime
• Change over machines, including line clearance, work-order checks, material gathering, and batch/lot-number verification
• Troubleshoot equipment by adjusting speed, temperature, air pressure, eyelet/needle, tensioner, scale factor, and bobbin length
• Diagnose machine problems and communicate them to Asset Reliability
• Complete in-process inspection, move ticket, and daily production paperwork
• Enter data in SAP
• Support implementation of GMP requirements
• Use RedZone as instructed

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, including safety, quality, and GMP guidelines
• 6 months of manufacturing job experience
• Working knowledge of computers, including finding and reading procedures and using computer terminals
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to consistently/frequently stand, walk, lift 15–30 lbs., climb ladders/stairs, twist, reach, grasp, move items, and feel with hands/fingers
• Ability to occasionally sit, lift above shoulders and head, squat, and reach above shoulders and head
• Ability to rarely pull and push, stoop/bend, and kneel
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to loud noises/machinery, occasional exposure to chemicals, and rare entry into confined spaces
• All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Capable of coordinating production activities and training associates to meet customer specifications and production schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Equipment Operation
• Troubleshooting Skills
• GMP Compliance
• Production Coordination
• SAP Data Entry

Hard Skills

• Machine Setup
• Quality Standards
• Production Orders Review
• In-Process Inspection
• Basic Math Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Change Over Procedures
• Batch/Lot-Number Verification
• Data Entry
• Troubleshooting Equipment

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Team Coordination
• Training Ability

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Experience
• Safety Standards
• GMP Guidelines
• Production Specifications
• Material Handling

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• RedZone