Operations Associate

Prospiant; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

Employee assistance program

Bonus opportunities

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid & remote options

Educational reimbursement

Donation matching

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries is seeking an Operations Associate to join our Spokane facility. The role involves setting up and operating metal forming presses, loading materials, and packaging finished parts for shipment.

You will perform basic quality checks and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a HS Diploma or GED, 1 year or less in manufacturing, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• HS/Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or less experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform simple measurements and quality checks.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal shaping, forming, or bending presses/machines as assigned.
• Load and feed material into machines and ensure proper operation.
• Box or bundle parts and palletize finished goods.
• Verify quality and measurements per specifications.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Support process improvements and 5S in area.

Skills

Customer oriented

Results oriented

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Quality checks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Operations Associate

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

9624 W Harlan Ln
Spokane, WA 99224, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $22 USD per hour
• OPERATIONS
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OPERA003461

Description

Position Summary:

Performs routine set up and operates various metal shaping, metal forming or metal bending presses/machines to produce a variety of metal products, partially or completely, while working at a bench or on shop floor and/or boxes/bundles a variety of parts into various sized containers or onto pallets by performing the following duties.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):

• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being produced, following instructions, direction, specification sheets, blueprints, etc. or some combination thereof; Produces the specified amount of work or product as required by work center dispatch and/or "header".
• The lift, bundle or pallet must be built to required standard stocking levels; All material tags, summary sheets and/or job headers must meet staged requirements and be placed with the completed product.
• Loads and/or assures the loading of metal onto uncoiler; assures metal is correct for product to be produced; feeds material correctly into machine for proper operation; performs related changeover of material as production requirements dictate.
• Operates a wide variety of machinery such as drip edge, step shingle, construction hardware, etc.; performs simple set up of workstation equipment to include the loading or assisting of the loading of material.
• Boxes and/or bundles a variety of parts coming off operating machinery into various appropriately sized containers and/or stacks onto a pallet or similar final goods containment method.
• Assure work in progress and final products meet quality specifications; completes set up sheets, performs quality checks as required by the position including simple measurements and comparisons; informs chain of command of issues.
• Follows safety requirements for the facility, warehouse and specific position including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); follows environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Ability to operate forklift in a small warehouse environment.
• Participates in process improvements, housekeeping and 5S within assigned area and/or within the facility as required or allowed by management.
• Follow safety requirements for the production and warehouse facility, including job specific requirements such as wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, attending training, and adhering to safety rules and expectations; follows environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Works on projects as needed.
• May be required to work extra hours when needed.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Performs machine troubleshooting and support as necessary and as directed by site leader.
• Supports Site leader as backup as necessary.
• Supports Delivery Driver as backup as necessary.

Education / Experience: (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)

Degree: HS/Diploma or general education degree (GED) Major: n/a

Years of Experience: 1 year or less Area: Manufacturing environment

Core Competencies: Customer oriented, results oriented, critical thinking, excellent communications skills, multi-tasking skills, attention to details, excellent interpersonal skills, perform simple measurements and quality checks.

Organizational Competencies: Continuous improvement, Superior customer service, Continuous learning, Active listening & understanding, Attention to detail, Steadfast ethics & integrity, All-in teamwork, Open & inclusive decision making, Creative problem solving, Humble & authentic, Growth mindset, and Broad perspective.

Technical Skills: Forklift certified

Licenses / Certifications: n/a

Physical Requirements:

The key demands of this position are to conduct set up and operation of the assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. Operation of various presses and/or operational machines may allow for occasional sitting or position variation. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to feel and manipulate operation buttons, hand tools and/or the product itself. The employee must occasionally required to sit or stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items in the area of 10 pounds up to a maximum of 25 pounds at the end of an operational process. Boxing/bundling operations require maintaining time with the operating machine so as to box/bundle the material as produced without machine downtime. This will routinely require lifting in the 25-pound range up to about 100 pounds although lifting at the heavier weights or size is with assistance (two people).

Work Conditions

Environment: Manufacturing Warehouse Travel: n/a

Special Work Conditions: Warehouse is not climate controlled, temperatures within the facility will be affected based on the outdoor climate changes.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

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