Production Operator / Shipper / Receiver

3A Composites GmbH; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k contribution

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Job summary

3A Composites GmbH in Benton, Kentucky, seeks a Production Operator/Shipper/Receiver to join their manufacturing team. This role demands excellent technical and problem-solving skills, with responsibilities including equipment setup, shipping, and material handling.

Qualified candidates must be able to lift fifty pounds and work on various shifts, including overtime. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and a 401k contribution. Join a team that values safety and quality!

Qualifications

• Strong technical and practical skills necessary for operation.
• Experience in troubleshooting process and equipment.
• Ability to work in various shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Perform shipping, receiving, and material handling tasks.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to drive forklift trucks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRODUCTION OPERATOR / SHIPPER / RECEIVER

Job Type: Hourly

It is a great time to join our team!

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high‑quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best‑known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome‑Cor®.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay + quarterly bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• 401k contribution up to 7%
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance

The role:

A production operator sets up and controls equipment used in the manufacturing process, focusing on safety, quality and production. The qualified candidate needs excellent technical, practical, and problem‑solving skills. An operator must be able to troubleshoot the process and equipment and implement solutions and requires good decision‑making and communication skills to effectively share information with operators from other shifts.

The qualified candidate must be able to:

• Perform all jobs related to shipping, receiving and material handling;
• Drive forklift trucks for material handling, shipping, receiving and order preparation;
• Maintain a safe clean work area.

Operators must be able to work days, afternoons, nights, weekends, various shift schedules and be available for overtime.

Continuously perform quality checks. Keeping safety first while working in a team‑oriented environment.

The qualified candidate must be able to lift fifty pounds with continuous movement, sit, stand, reach, climb and bend.

Protective gear including steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, high‑vis clothing in accordance with company policy is required.

High School Diploma or GED required with relevant experience.