Production Operator I

1063 Vibrantz Color Solutions LLC; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

1063 Vibrantz Color Solutions LLC in Ashtabula, Ohio, seeks an Operations role focused on safe and efficient manufacturing processes. The operator will monitor, adjust, and maintain production equipment while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Qualified candidates should have 0-3 years of related experience, a strong ability to perform physical tasks, and a commitment to following procedures consistently. This role is essential in contributing to operational reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial operations environment.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks, including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain assigned production equipment.
• Collect and document process data as required.
• Identify and report equipment and process issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Physical ability to lift 50–75 pounds

Following written procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

The Ashtabula HNU Operations role supports safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing by operating and maintaining production processes within established standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational reliability through equipment monitoring, data collection, and adherence to procedures. Operators contribute to continuous improvement by proactively identifying issues, supporting process changes, and promoting a strong safety culture. The role requires hands‑on execution, attention to detail, and collaboration within production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain assigned production equipment in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements
• Adjust operating conditions within defined limits to meet performance, quality, and throughput standards
• Collect, document, and verify process data, samples, and observations as required by operating instructions
• Identify, report, and elevate equipment, process, safety, or environmental issues in a timely manner
• Perform general production and area support tasks, including equipment cleaning, material handling, and team participation

Required Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial operations environment
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50–75 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods
• Ability to follow written procedures, batch sheets, and safety requirements with consistency and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating process or chemical manufacturing equipment
• Forklift or pallet jack operating experience or certification
• Mechanical aptitude for basic equipment cleaning, teardown, or troubleshooting
• Experience working 12‑hour shifts or rotating schedules in a production environment

EEO Statement

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.