Production Operator
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Material Handler, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
Summary
These roles prepare and produce our adhesive products, everything from making the boxes to working with our formulas blending and mixing raw materials to produce the adhesives.
Open Positions for 2nd and 3rd shift - Hotmelt department plus shift differential pay ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Weighs quantities of materials for use in the manufacturing processes.
- Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight.
- Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh and procedure to be followed for manufacturing process.
- Records weight of materials used for production records, and maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand by recording and marking drums.
- Dumps materials in prescribed sequence into vat, hopper or mixing pot.
- Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on Batch ticket.
- Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
- Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas.
- Records information such as weight, type of product, date and batch number of products produced.
- Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of manufacturing process.
- Trains in different roles on the production line from beginning to end.
- Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
We offer competitive hourly rate - paid vacation, holidays, uniforms, PPE provided, biweekly pay, insurance offered, 401K with company match and more!
Qualifications & RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Additional requirements for the position also include but are not limited to:
- Follow all safety guidelines and processes.
- Speak, read and write English (does not have to be perfect, it must be comprehendible).
- Learn to use and operate scan guns to report and control inventories.
- Able to lift 55 lbs. bags in a constant rhythm.
- Physically able to work 8 hrs. shift (must be open to working any shift).
- Possess minimum math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Being able to work in a non-controlled, hot and dusty environment while wearing PPE.
- Must have reliable transportation and be dependable.
- Complete ongoing required safety training.
- Must wear required safety PPE.
- Need to have drive and initiative to succeed and grow within the organization.
- Be willing and able to learn to operate forklift safely.
- Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
- Standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing stairs, required for duration of shift.
- HS Diploma or equivalent GED.
All applicants must successfully pass an interview, background check, and drug & alcohol screenings.
We offer competitive hourly rate - paid vacation, holidays, uniforms, PPE provided, biweekly pay, insurance offered, 401K with company match and more!
IFS INDUSTRIESIFS INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment.
You Should Be Proficient In- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Blending
- Weighing Raw Materials
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Shop Math Skills
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