Production Operator

Guardian Industries; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Galax, VA is looking for a Production Operator to operate and troubleshoot equipment in the glass production process. Shifts available include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with competitive hourly rates of $17 to $19 and sign-on bonuses. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with basic computer use and ideally have experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality glass products in a safe and efficient setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized during daily manufacturing
• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution
• Understand and execute daily run schedules

Skills

Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass is seeking a new Production Operator in our Galax, VA location. Production Operators are responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs.

Shift: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift available.

$17 / hour for 1st shift, $19 / hour for 2nd and 3rd. $1k sign on bonus for 1st shift, $2k sign on bonus for 2nd and 3rd.

Our Team

When you are looking at a city's skyline or any of the latest cars and trucks, chances are you're seeing our products. Through Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings.

What You Will Do

• Operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized during daily manufacturing
• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution
• Understand and execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues, report/escalate unresolved issues immediately
• Participate in setting team goals and managing job assignments
• Drive and meet quality standards
• Complete general housekeeping duties to maintain a continuously safe and clean work environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device in a work 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

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our 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.

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.

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 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