Manufacturing Operator 2nd, 3rd Shifts.

Gorbel®, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 24,231 - 44,276; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel®, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to ensure the efficient flow of materials using various equipment. You will be responsible for operating overhead cranes and performing machine set-ups, requiring a high attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, certification training for trucks and cranes, and effective communication skills. Competitive compensation includes a range based on experience and role level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass truck and crane certification with training upon hire.
• Ability to read a tape measure and a blueprint.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and components around the factory using various equipment.
• Perform machine set‑ups and operations to meet production demands.
• Inspect and document work to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Material handling skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors.

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for the efficient flow of incoming materials and the preparation of outgoing materials through the use of various material handling equipment, ERP systems, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills. The role utilizes overhead cranes to maneuver material and stage it for the next operation. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and components around the factory using carts, pallet jacks, sit‑down forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Follow job orders and blueprints to specifications.
• Perform machine set‑ups, operations, and maintenance to meet production demands.
• Inspect and document work to accurately meet specifications.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of raw materials of various weights and lengths.
• Work independently in a fast‑paced high‑production area with minimal supervision.
• Use problem‑solving skills to stage and palletize loads efficiently and cost‑effectively on outbound trailers, including skidding, banding, wrapping, and crating product to save space and protect loads during transport.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing material for quality, dimensional accuracy, and correct quantities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass truck and crane certification with training upon hire.
• Ability to read a tape measure and a blueprint.
• Ability to use hand tools requiring dexterity.
• Ability to climb portable ladders.
• Effective communication with factory supervision.

Work Environment

• ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; stand 75%; walk 20%; stoop, kneel or crouch 5% as required.
• Climb portable ladders.
• Wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout the shift.
• Wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) in moderate noise levels.

Compensation

Manufacturing Operator I: Min $17.59 – Max $26.39

Manufacturing Operator II: Min $19.74 – Max $29.62

Manufacturing Operator III: Min $21.42 – Max $32.14

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job‑related duties.