Versatile Production Operator – 2nd Shift

Valto Engineered Materials; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valto Engineered Materials in Florence, KY is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to support diverse manufacturing tasks across multiple departments. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork as you operate equipment, perform material handling, and assist with production flow to ensure defect-free outputs.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will fill in for team members as needed and help maintain schedules while meeting customer specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, production, or material handling is preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple production processes and safely operate various manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing work assignments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift, crane, or other equipment certifications as required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills with commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, measurements, and basic manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production functions across multiple departments, including lamination, material preparation, finishing, inspection, assembly, equipment operation, and material handling.
• Fill in for absent team members and provide operational support to maintain workflow and schedules.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, hand tools, cranes, forklifts, and other machinery as trained and certified.
• Inspect products and processes for quality concerns, identify defects, and support corrective actions to meet customer specs.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, safety procedures, and quality standards; adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; assist with housekeeping, inventory movement, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work instructions

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Certifications (forklift/crane)

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valto Engineered Materials in Florence, KY is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to support diverse manufacturing tasks across multiple departments. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork as you operate equipment, perform material handling, and assist with production flow to ensure defect-free outputs.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will fill in for team members as needed and help maintain schedules while meeting customer specifications.