Production Operator

Elite Staffing Inc; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator in Mount Vernon, OH to oversee packing operations on night shift. The role requires coordinating staff, leading trainers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Forklift experience and strong mechanical aptitude are essential for troubleshooting equipment. The position includes preparing labels and tickets, managing materials, and guiding packers on production lines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues
• Forklift experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Work coordination

Job description

Production Operator

Forklift Operator

The Former Operator is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of packing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently met. This position requires a mechanically inclined, hands‑on individual who can effectively lead employees, troubleshoot production issues, prioritize workloads, and maintain an efficient production lin.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Requirements:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues
• Forklift experience required

Background/Drug Test/Everify

• 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM
• $23.13 per hour + $0.75 shift differential
• Training: one month on first shift: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Mt. Vernon OH 43050

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

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