Production Operator

Curately AI, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Curately AI, Inc. is seeking a Production Worker to operate in at least one production area, ensuring customer requirements are met. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to shift directions, with a focus on clean workspaces and cross-contamination prevention.

Responsibilities include communicating across shifts, supporting maintenance as needed, and following all company procedures while meeting production and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Must follow work instructions and supervisor directions in English.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices and PPE usage.
• Basic understanding of production processes and equipment operation.
• Ability to maintain clean and organized work areas (5S).
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks (cleaning, scraping, lifting).
• Ability to identify and report equipment, product, or safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean, safe work areas and minimizes material spillage.
• Strives to achieve production and quality goals.
• Assists maintenance when directed by Shift Leader.
• Communicates status of products, equipment, quality between shifts.
• Follows all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Alerts Shift Leader to problems (equipment, product, personnel).
• Empties process dust collectors and central vacuum systems; ensures environmental compliance.
• Cleans equipment between products to prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

Safety awareness

Read English

Production processes

5S housekeeping

Physical stamina

Use of hand/power tools

Communication

Shift handovers

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job TitleProduction WorkerPosition DescriptionThis position is responsible for working in at least one (1) production area to ensure customer requirements are met. This person will also follow all safety procedures and assist fellow co-workers as needed. This person will work with moderate supervision and will receive most directions from the Shift Leader or Supervisor.Roles Responsibilities• Maintains clean, safe work areas and minimizes material spillage.• Strives to achieve all production and quality goals.• Assists maintenance when directed by Shift Leader.• Communicates with all employees, particularly those from a proceeding/following shift to ensure everyone understands the status of products, equipment, quality, etc.• Follows all Company policies, practices, and procedures.• Immediately alerts Shift Leader when a problem (equipment, product, personnel issue) is encountered.• Empties process dust collectors, dust collectors and central vacuum systems and ensure area stays in compliance with environmental permits.• Cleans equipment between products to ensure there is no cross contamination from product to product.Skills• Knowledge of basic safety practices and proper PPE usage.• Ability to follow work instructions, procedures, and supervisor direction (Read in English).• Basic understanding of production processes and equipment operation.• Ability to maintain clean and organized work areas (5S/housekeeping).• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks (cleaning, scraping, lifting).• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.• Ability to identify and report equipment, product, or safety issues.• Effective communication skills, especially during shift handovers (Speak and understand English).• Teamwork mindset and willingness to assist co-workers and maintenance.• Ability to work with moderate supervision and stay on task.• Awareness of environmental requirements (dust control, waste handling).• Basic problem recognition and escalation skills.• Reliability, accountability, and adherence to company policies.• Must be able to lift 55lbs.• Forklift experience is preferred.