Plant Operations Assistant

LaborMax - Wichita, KS; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LaborMax - Wichita, KS is hiring a Plant Operations Assistant. This role involves operating various manufacturing and packaging equipment while ensuring product quality and adhering to production schedules. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical skills.

The position requires effective communication with coworkers and the ability to work in a team or independently. Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate conveyor, shrink-wrap, and bagging equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with maintaining production equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to operate machinery

Mechanical and technical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Operations Assistant, under the direction of the Production Supervisor, is responsible for operating manufacturing/packaging equipment, which includes equipment set‑up, checking for quality of product, and meeting production schedules. This is a direct hire, not a temporary position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate conveyor, shrink-wrap, and bagging equipment
• Hanging and sealing bags of product
• Filling and sealing shaker bottles of product
• Bag product with the correct blend to the required weight level
• Place product on pallets according to specifications
• Assist with maintaining equipment, which includes cleaning out production equipment and lines
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills / Abilities

• Basic math skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment
• Mechanical and technical skills with exceptional problem‑solving abilities
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers and supervisors
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Activities

• Talking: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
• Average hearing: Ability to hear average conversations
• Repetitive motion: The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, stack, lift, and walk for long periods of time
• Finger dexterity: The employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle equipment and tools
• Average vision: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Physical strength: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Conditions

• Manufacturing environment: exposure to heat and cold, humid conditions and dust

Mental Activities

• Reasoning ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization
• Mathematics ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions
• Language ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; ability to communicate clearly