Production Operator

QPS Employment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,280 - 36,440; Part time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Houston, TX is hiring a Production Operator for a temporary assignment. You will manufacture high-quality plastic films, operate extrusion and slitting equipment, and read and follow work orders to meet specifications.

The role requires reliability, the ability to stand for extended periods, and willingness to learn multiple stations. Wages start at $16.00/hour with a planned increase to $16.75/hour plus shift premiums; shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic Excel and measurement skills.
• Experience in a small manufacturing environment with high quality standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn multiple workstations (blending, extrusion, slitting).

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality products following work instructions and specifications.
• Set up and monitor extrusion and slitter lines to meet dimensions and tolerances.
• Read, understand, and follow each work order.
• Ensure inventory and materials are available for each work order.
• Assist with quality control or packaging as needed.
• Label, package, and stock completed products accurately.
• Work collaboratively with other operators to meet deadlines and quality targets.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Weight measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Quality standards

Tools

Caliper

Tape measure

Job description

Production Operator

Wage: $16.00/hour (Increase to $16.75/hour in 2nd Month - Shift Premiums of $0.50/hour for 2nd, $0.75 for 3rd). Shift options: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Hours: 5:00am - 1:15pm, 1:00pm - 9:15pm, or 9:00pm - 5:15am.

This is a temporary position available in Houston, TX (77066). Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality products while following established work instructions, production specifications and quality standards.
• Train in at least two of the following three workstations: blending, extrusion, and slitting.
• Mix powders, pigments, and solvents according to recipes.
• Set up and monitor the extrusion line to process materials and create plastic films with the required dimensions, thickness, and mechanical properties.
• Set up and monitor the slitter to cut films to the required dimensions and spool settings.
• Assist with quality control or packaging as needed.
• Read, understand, and follow each work order.
• Pull the appropriate materials for each work order and ensure inventory is available.
• Pre-set products and equipment to prepare for production.
• Start machinery and initiate production.
• Monitor production continuously and ensure quality standards are met.
• Inform the Operator Leader or Production Supervisor of any discrepancies in work order specifications.
• Enter accurate information regarding work order progress into the system.
• Label, package, and stock completed products carefully.
• Work collaboratively with other operators to complete work orders on time and within quality specifications.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.
• Basic knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Basic knowledge of precision weight measurements and scales.
• Experience working in a small manufacturing environment with high quality standards.
• Experience in the plastics industry is a plus.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Basic ability to work with technical data and numbers.
• Ability to read a tape measure or caliper.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow technical work instructions and work orders in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50–60 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

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