Production Technician I (3rd Shift) - Starting at $17/hr

Central States; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Technician, where you will play a crucial role in manufacturing high-quality metal roofing and siding products. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to be part of a team that values commitment, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You will operate machinery, perform quality checks, and ensure that customer satisfaction is prioritized. As an employee-owner in this ESOP company, you will enjoy benefits like stock allocations, 401K matching, and comprehensive health coverage. If you're ready to embrace a dynamic work environment and make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

401K Match

Education Assistance

Profit-Sharing

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to operate machinery and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and follow safety procedures to ensure quality production.
• Maintain a clean work area and complete daily orders on time.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Production Technician I (3rd Shift) - Starting at $17/hr

Join us to apply for the Production Technician I (3rd Shift) - Starting at $17/hr role at Central States.

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988, we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We prioritize customer satisfaction with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.

Who are we looking for?

• People who “Own It”: Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other. You are customer-focused with an eye for detail and reliable.
• People Who “Can Do”: Our Attitude. You are innovative, embrace teamwork, and are open to change, aiming for continuous improvement.
• People who “Act in Love”: Treat others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control. You enjoy giving back to your community, supporting causes close to your heart.

What will you do?

Provide “Right. On Time. Every Time.” products and customer service to both external and internal customers within company standards.

Core Functions

• Follow all plant safety procedures and use all applicable PPE.
• Operate machinery such as benders, roll formers, wrappers, slitters, shears, forklifts following safety guidelines.
• Complete setup procedures and work instructions as documented.
• Perform quality checks, make adjustments, and re-produce products as needed.
• Complete daily orders, meet or exceed safety, productivity, scrap, on-time delivery, and accuracy goals.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and report machinery issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Update records and visual tracking accurately.
• Cross-train and work at various production positions as needed.
• Participate in monthly inventory.

Key Measures of Success

• Operate assigned tasks and cross-train in additional tasks.
• Exhibit excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Be customer and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset and verbalize process ideas.
• Read tape measures, perform basic math, and use a calculator.
• Learn production operations and uphold company values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification on crane and forklift.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The environment can be loud, with exposure to outside weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs, stand long periods, and operate around machinery with moving parts. Reasonable accommodations can be made for disabilities.

Travel

No travel expected.

Benefits

As an ESOP company, employees are owners and receive stock allocations annually. Benefits include 401K match, education assistance, profit-sharing, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, insurance, wellness programs, and more.

Additional Information

Position is entry-level, full-time, in manufacturing and management industries. No travel required. Equal opportunity employer.