Production Operator

Optech Enterprise Solutions; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optech Enterprise Solutions in Laredo, TX, is seeking a Production Operator responsible for hands-on production, wiring, testing, labeling, and packing under the production plan and standard work. You will also handle receiving and unloading materials, test and store items, and prepare orders for delivery or pickup.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment and requires following documented procedures, maintaining accurate logs, and supporting inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in production, warehousing, or related field preferred (electronics programming/kitting a plus).
• Experience managing inventory and participating in cycle counting, preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work and quality requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, program, test, kit, label, and package product per the production plan, work instructions, and standard work.
• Set up the work area, programs, and materials for each run; operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work with the team to meet the production schedule and daily goals.
• Receive and unload incoming materials; test, store, label, and organize materials for production.
• Keep accurate inventory records, including daily inventory logs and counts, and support cycle counting.
• Report any issues with materials or inventory to the supervisor.
• Pick and prepare warehouse orders for delivery or pickup on schedule.
• Load, pack, wrap, label, and ship orders; prepare and stage finished and kitted goods for hand-off.
• Follow quality standards; inspect your own work and flag defects before they move downstream.
• Scan serial numbers and apply/verify labels; release only confirmed-good units.
• Perform rework and reprocessing on non-conforming or system-failed units, including customer-directed reprocessing.
• Record production completion, keep activity logs, and support related system transactions and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace (5S); report safety, equipment, or material issues.
• Assist in peer-training new team members on company standards, safety protocols, quality standards, and production objectives.
• Support special initiatives, such as inventory relocation and managing seasonal surges, as needed.

Skills

Hands-on production

Materials handling

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

2+ years production/warehousing experience

Electronics programming/kitting a plus

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Operator performs hands-on production, building, programming, testing, kitting, labeling, and packaging product per the production plan, work instructions, and standard work. This role also handles the materials around production: receiving and unloading, testing, storing and organizing materials, keeping inventory records, and preparing orders for delivery or pickup.

This position requires a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, and is key to meeting daily production output and on-time completion targets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Production & Assembly

• Build, program, test, kit, label, and package product per the production plan, work instructions, and standard work.
• Set up the work area, programs, and materials for each run; operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work with the team to meet the production schedule and daily goals.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Receive and unload incoming materials; test, store, label, and organize materials for production.
• Keep accurate inventory records, including daily inventory logs and counts, and support cycle counting.
• Report any issues with materials or inventory to the supervisor.

Order & Shipment Preparation

• Pick and prepare warehouse orders for delivery or pickup on schedule.
• Load, pack, wrap, label, and ship orders; prepare and stage finished and kitted goods for hand-off.

Quality at the Source

• Follow quality standards; inspect your own work and flag defects before they move downstream.
• Scan serial numbers and apply/verify labels; release only confirmed-good units.
• Perform rework and reprocessing on non-conforming or system-failed units, including customer-directed reprocessing.

Records, Safety & Team Support

• Record production completion, keep activity logs, and support the related system transactions and data entry (e.g., scanning, counts).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace (5S); report safety, equipment, or material issues.
• Assist in peer-training new team members on company standards, safety protocols, quality standards, and production objectives.
• Support special initiatives, such as inventory relocation and managing seasonal surges, as needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Hands-on production/assembly skill
• Materials handling, receiving, and inventory record-keeping
• Attention to detail and quality at the source
• Ability to follow work instructions and standard work
• Basic math and reading; detailed, accurate data entry
• Basic computer skills
• Teamwork in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability and time management

DESIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2 years of experience in production, warehousing, or a related field, preferred (electronics programming/kitting a plus).
• Experience managing inventory and participating in cycle counting, preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work and quality requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility but may assist in training new team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a Production and Warehouse Environment.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position; standard days are Monday through Friday. This position may periodically require long hours or weekend work to meet operational needs.