Production Operator - Forklift & Quality Control

IKO Industries; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Operator to join our Hagerstown plant. You will run the production line, feed materials, and resolve line stoppages to ensure products meet quality specs and are prepared for shipment.

You will operate machinery, adhere to safety programs, and collaborate with the team on goals while supporting a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing environment. Shift options include 10- or 12-hour schedules, with potential weekend work in the future.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Ability to work 10 or 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends in the future.
• Minimum 2 years in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction preferred.
• Minimum 1 year forklift operating experience preferred.
• Comfortable in dusty environments and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment per standard work instructions.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products against quality specs.
• Conduct regular quality checks.
• Collaborate with the team to meet goals and objectives.
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.
• Record waste and downtime data in the system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

English fluency

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Operator to join our Hagerstown plant. You will run the production line, feed materials, and resolve line stoppages to ensure products meet quality specs and are prepared for shipment.

You will operate machinery, adhere to safety programs, and collaborate with the team on goals while supporting a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing environment. Shift options include 10- or 12-hour schedules, with potential weekend work in the future.