Production Operator

Carlisle Construction Materials; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insulation manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator to manage material flow and ensure quality standards. The role involves operating equipment, teamwork, and adhering to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have forklift experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment.
• Ensure safe equipment operation and compliance.
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Production Operator will take a hands-on role in the production and warehousing of Poly-ISO insulation by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials through the production process.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Moving materials using a forklift
• Operate production equipment and packaging equipment
• Follow production schedules, job instructions, quality standards, specifications, and procedures
• Detect and/or correct and report faulty operations or defective materials
• Calculate output: square feet, sheet length, linear feet, units, etc
• Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials
• Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)
• Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Ability to operator a forklift
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Skills in using power and hand tools such as chop saw, table saw, band saw
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow instructions and read production orders
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to read measuring gauges such as a tape measure and calipers
  
  

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Forklift experience preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer experience a plus
  
  

Equipment Used

• Use forklift, saws, pallet jacks, hand tools, bar code equipment and other production equipment
  
  

Working Conditions

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:
• Temperatures exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures.
• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
• Noise of industrial machinery
• Fast paced 24/5 operation (will likely transition to 24/7)
• Hours Worked – starting at 8 hour shifts, will likely transition to 12 hour shifts based on demand, pre-shift work, etc.
• Days of Week Worked – typically 5 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed, will likely transition to 4 x 12 hour days
• Shifts Worked – set shift hired to work, but may need to transition to other shifts if/when 12 hour transition occurs
• Follow and utilize the Carlisle Operating System containing 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, standard work, and problem solving.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to grasp, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach above shoulders, bend, and twist
• Follow and utilize the Carlisle Operating System containing 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, standard work, and problem solving.