Senior Operator - Rollup Doors 1st shift

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for community causes

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operator for the Rollup Doors segment on 1st shift. This on-site, full-time role leads advanced manufacturing, operates complex equipment, trains operators, and ensures quality and safety adherence.

The Senior Operator will coordinate workflows, perform setup on panel lines and related systems, and strive to deliver right, on-time products while supporting continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to train and guide other operators.
• Commitment to safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Operate and set up panel lines, purlin machinery, and related equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and track team activities to meet schedules.
• Provide guidance to Operators and support troubleshooting.

Skills

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Training others

Troubleshooting

Job description

Senior Operator - Rollup Doors 1st shift

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: SENIO008877

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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 make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, 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.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" – Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Senior Operator leads and performs advanced manufacturing, equipment operation, and material handling activities across designated production areas. This role operates complex or high-precision equipment, provides training and guidance to Operators, supports troubleshooting, and ensures products are produced to engineering specifications while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Senior Operator models best practices, supports workflow coordination, and consistently delivers "Right. On Time. Every Time." products and customer service to both internal and external customers.

Core Functions:

• Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear (PPE). Ensure safety goals are achieved, and safety performance continually improves. Periodically performs Job Safety Analysis reviews. Observes and documents near miss/accident reports.
• Perform advanced operation and setup of specialized equipment such as panel lines, purlin machinery, trim/wrap systems, coil handling equipment, Alpha stations, and door assembly equipment. (Any new equipment added to facility)
• Plans, schedules and tracks of the team’s activities to ensure performance on time to schedule
• Carry out role‑specific responsibilities (Sr.