Production Operator

Matrix Adhesives Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is hiring for a warehouse/packaging role in Durham, NC. The position involves labeling, packing, and inventory management along the production line. It requires standing for long periods, basic lifting, and adherence to safety rules.

Candidates with manufacturing or warehouse experience are preferred. Essential duties include operating filling machines, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Process-focused approach and attention to standard work instructions.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills across departments.
• Strong emphasis on safety policies and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for labeling.
• Label and inventory as per customer orders.
• Print required labels for daily work.
• Pack products based on orders.
• Assist in managing unlabeled cartridge inventory.

Skills

Process focus

Follow standard work instructions

Independent work

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Safety orientation

Education

Highschool diploma/GED

Manufacturing/warehouse experience

Job description

About this position

About Matrix Adhesives

Founded in 2021, Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company committed to delivering high-performance bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. We bring together some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the adhesives and sealants market - each with a proven legacy of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading names-each contributing unique expertise and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through our brands, we offer a comprehensive range of products engineered for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.

At the core of our business is a relentless focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and cutting-edge research and development. We don’t just supply adhesives. We help build stronger, safer, and more efficient systems for the future.

Matrix Adhesives Group is more than a supplier. We are your collaborative partner backed by a powerhouse of leading brands - committed to performance, innovation, and long-term value.

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime hours required including Saturdays.

• Process orders for labeling
• Label un-labeled inventory based on customer orders
• Print labels that are required for daily work
• Pack products based on customer orders
• Assist in the management of un-labeled cartridge inventory
• Set up, operate, and clean up filling machines.
• Checks cartridges for proper fill level/piston depth with micrometer.
• Insert pistons in filled cartridges using manual or semi-automatic piston insertion tools.
• Replenish cartridges and packaging components (cartridges, pistons, labels, boxes)
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Perform general cleaning and organizing of the warehouse as necessary
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and safe working area/working environment in line with company policies.
• Follow all site safety rules.
• Detects and reports unsafe conditions, equipment or situations
• Reports issues with equipment immediately to maintenance and supervision.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Observe all company work rules, policies and procedures to ensure optimum safety and successful attainment of task objectives.
• Complete all assignments with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with team members, co-workers and other departments.
• Flexibility to changes in assignment and workload and contribute to the growth of the organization.
• Actively strive to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to present position or assignment.
• Experienced workers may be tasked training responsibilities with new employee(s)
• Comply with company safety policies and PPE requirements

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Process focused
• Must be able to follow standard work instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with different departments.
• Strong safety orientation

Education/Experience:

• Highschool diploma/GED strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Typical workday would range from 50%-80% standing/walking.
• Lifting of up to 40 lbs. Required lifting is primarily moving boxes of filled cartridges from the end of packaging line, at waist level, onto pallet, from ground level to chest level, 1 to 2 steps from end of the line at a maximum frequency of about 7-8 boxes per hour. (No overhead lifting required).
• Piston insertion and hand labeling are manual processes that are repetitive. These tasks could be performed up to 80 times per hour for maximum continuous duration of 2 hours.
• There may be bending, stooping, stretching, reaching or carrying of light items such as papers, books small parts, etc. No special physical demands other than an average amount of dexterity are required to perform the work.