Production Operators - 1st Shift

Flex-N-Gate; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated 1st Shift Production Operators to join their team. This role involves working in a dynamic environment focused on quality and efficiency, with responsibilities ranging from assembly to molding tasks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. If you enjoy hands-on work and are committed to safety and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive work culture, where your contributions will make a real difference in production processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work schedules and multi-task effectively.
• Basic reading, math, and reasoning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Affix components and inspect products for quality.
• Operate machinery and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to multi-task

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Ultrasonic welder

Plastic grinding machine

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Rockford, 2460 Stock Creek BLVD, Rockford, Tennessee, United States of America Req #745

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Scope of the Position

Flex-N-Gate is now hiring 1st Shift Production Operators

$17.00 per hour

Molding: Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm

Please list your preference on your application between Assembly and Molding

Responsibilities

Assembly Job Duties:

• Affixes foam pieces to component parts, ensuring proper placement.
• Affixes clips, mylar, and cutline seals to plastic parts, ensuring they are fully affixed and in the correct location.
• Proper use of hand tools.
• Perform general inspection tasks, taking appropriate action to remove deformed product from the line.
• Operates ultrasonic welder and plastic grinding machine.

Molding Job Duties:

• Monitoring all processes related to injection molding.
• Performing adjustments to ensure parts are at standard rates.
• Inspect molds for correct setup.
• Packs finished items into totes or cardboard containers. Ensures correct label is properly placed on the container.
• Places finished containers in proper location for pickup.

General Job Duties:

• Demonstrates ability to meet quality and production requirements.
• Maintains work area to ensure efficient flow of material and orderly workstations.
• Understands and follows all organizational policies, procedures, and rules.
• Must be able to work in excess of ten hours per day or forty hours per week on any shift.
• Consistently demonstrates prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Performs job functions according to appropriate TS-16949 job instructions.
• Demonstrates effective working relations with others in situations involving cooperation, respectful communications, and successful outcomes. Able to deal effectively and respectfully with all levels of personnel, visitors, and vendors.
• Respects the rights of all employees to fair treatment and equal opportunity, free from discrimination or harassment of any type.
• Complies with all safety expectations and contributes to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, math, and reasoning skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and follow work schedule.
• Stand for a minimum of 8 hours per shift.
• Perform repetitive arm/hand motions, reaching, push/pull, use hand tools, grasp, use hands to finger (pinch), twist, handle or feel, bend, lift up to 2 pounds and reach; approximately 5400 times per shift.
• Lift 8 pounds with arms and hands approximately 180 times per shift.
• The work environment exposes the employee to moving mechanical parts, fork trucks, and extreme heat.
• The employee must occasionally crouch, walk and lift up to 25 pounds approximately 90 times per shift.