Production Operator

Guardian Industries; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Guardian Industries in DeWitt, IA is hiring a Production Operator with opportunities for growth and training provided. Starting pay is $21/hour, increasing with tenure. This role involves supporting safety goals, operating equipment, and ensuring high product quality.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and must be safety-oriented. The role requires physical demands such as lifting, walking, and climbing, up to 12 hours a day.

Guardian Industries offers competitive benefits focusing on employee wellbeing and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and receive training.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support site safety goals and procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure high quality of products and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Safety-oriented mindset

Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment

Effective communication

Job description

Our Guardian Glass facility in DeWitt, IA is seeking their next Production Operator! We have openings in a few different departments. We are seeking driven individuals who are willing to learn. Experience is not necessary; we will train you!

For this role, we will pay 21/hr to start, 21.50/hr at six months, and 22/hr at the 1 year of service. You have the ability to get paid daily!

Open Position

• 12 Hour Shift (5:45 to 6:00) rotating days and nights

Our Team

At Guardian Glass in DeWitt our team prioritizes safety and creating an environment for growth and innovation. We will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow! If you are a safety‑oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you. Step into a career with Guardian Industries and come see what we have to offer!

What You Will Do

• Support site safety goals and procedures to minimize hazards
• Embrace and manage change to drive process improvements
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized during daily manufacturing
• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution
• Understand and execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report/escalate unresolved issues immediately
• Actively contribute to setting team goals and manage assignments effectively
• Ensure high quality of products, and housekeeping standards are maintained
• Perform tasks such as lifting/pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing, up to 12 hours/day, in a non-climate-controlled environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Six months or more of machine operator experience

Our Benefits

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

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf