Production Operator

Guardian Industries; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

120 hours of vacation time

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Guardian Industries in Carleton, MI is seeking Production Operators to join their team. The position requires lifting heavy glass, preparing products for shipment, and maintaining safety standards. Successful candidates will have experience working in a team environment and must be comfortable with computer usage. This role offers a competitive compensation of $20 per hour along with a robust benefits package including vacation time and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer.
• Experience with safety protocols, collaborating effectively, and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution.
• Safely hold and carry pieces of glass weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Execute daily run schedules and resolve quality issues.
• Conduct required quality checks and inspections.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

Guardian Glass facility in Carleton, MI is hiring Production Operators.

Our Team

If you enjoy working in a team environment, are detail-oriented and safety-focused, then this may be the job for you. We offer a robust benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k) match up to 7%, 120 hours of vacation time and 10 paid holidays per year. Overtime is available for Operators based on business demand. There are opportunities for promotion and career advancement.

Work Schedule and Compensation

Production Operators work 12-hour shifts and get paid breaks. Openings are on Nights (6pm to 6am) and Days (6am to 6pm). Compensation is $20 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution
• Safely hold and carry pieces of glass of various sizes, shapes, and thickness weighing up to 80 pounds
• Lift and laterally move racks and box lids from 20 to 40 pounds repetitively
• Execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues and report unresolved issues immediately
• Participate in setting team goals and managing job assignments to help drive continuous improvement for the department
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment
• Conduct required quality checks and inspections to ensure product specifications are met
• Wear all required safety and personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and safety glasses on the production floor. Safety sleeves, earplugs, dust masks, respirators, hoods, etc., may be required depending on assignment or work area

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using a computer
• Experience with safety protocols, collaborating effectively, and communicating clearly within dynamic, team-oriented environments

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 6 or more months of machine operator experience
• Preventive and predictive maintenance experience

For this role, compensation is $20 per hour.

Compensation Philosophy

At Koch companies, compensation is an estimate determined by market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Questions can be directed to a recruiter about the compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on wellbeing. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tú).