Job Position: 3rd shift Production
Location: Greenville, TX 75402
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
Shift: 3rd Shift
Description:
The Production Operator is responsible for operating machinery, assembling, inspecting, and packaging reusable plastic containers, pallets, or custom dunnage solutions. The role ensures all finished goods meet strict safety, quality, and output standards while adhering to lean manufacturing and 5S workplace practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Machine Operation & Assembly: Operate standard manufacturing machinery (e.g., injection molding presses, extrusion/thermoforming lines, or sonic welders). Assemble and finish plastic components using hand tools and pneumatic equipment.
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Quality Assurance & Inspection: Inspect in-process and finished parts for visual defects, flash, short shots, warping, or dimensional inaccuracies per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standard work instructions.
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Trimming & Finishing: Safely trim excess flash, de-gate parts, attach latches/hinges, label, and stencil or hot-stamp product according to client specifications.
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Packaging & Staging: Stack, palletize, band, and wrap finished containers according to pack-out documentation; prepare loads for forklift pickup or shipment.
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Safety & Continuous Improvement (5S): Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards. Adhere to all OSHA and facility safety guidelines, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
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Documentation & Material Handling: Accurately log production counts, scrap rates, and machine downtime; report equipment malfunctions immediately to shift leads or maintenance.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
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Experience: 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or plastics environment preferred (entry-level candidates often trained on-site).
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Technical Skills: Basic mechanical aptitude; ability to read work orders, safety alerts, tape measures, and production documentation.
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Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8- to 12-hour shifts).
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Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of 25–50 lbs.
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Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual acuity.
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