Manufacturing Line Operator

Description

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The Company:
Thermacell Repellents, Inc. is on a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Thermacell makes the world’s leading zone mosquito repellent, using our proprietary technology to create a zone of scientifically proven protection up to 20ft so people and pets can enjoy their time outdoors. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts, Thermacell has an ever‑expanding product line and is trusted by over 6 million consumers worldwide to provide protection for outdoor events from backyard nights to rugged camping weekends.

We aim to change the way people repel insects, through our award‑winning products, disruptive innovation, and expanding distribution across multiple retail & e‑comm channels in over 30 countries across the globe. Thermacell is a wholly owned subsidiary of a privately held global consumer products company and operated independently. Thermacell is home to 125+ full‑time employees across three U.S. hubs – Bedford, MA (Corporate Headquarters), Buford, GA (Manufacturing & Distribution), and Hampton, FL (Science & Research Center) – and is expanding its footprint in the UK & Europe.

Thermacell is currently seeking to grow our manufacturing business and is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Line Operator. Manufacturing Line Operators are responsible for performing an array of duties such as operating manufacturing equipment, assembling packaging, inspecting materials, or performing warehouse functions. This role will report to the Manufacturing Management Team.

Status:
Non‑Exempt

Working Hours:

7:00 am – 3:30 pm M‑F (extended hours during busy season and occasional Saturdays)

Work Location:

3157 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518

Please note:

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by the company now or in the future. Candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full time basis.

• Operating equipment:
  Setting up and operating production lines, assembly machines, conveyors, and packaging machinery
• Reporting:
  Completing productivity reports detailing the number of parts or products made during each shift
• Adheres to all manufacturing standard operating procedures
• Performs Quality Control checks including inspecting and testing finished products for defects and quality assurance
• Develop and adherence to equipment centerline and running line standards
• Follow equipment and process troubleshooting methodologies:
  Why‑Why, 5W+2H, etc. and making basic equipment repairs
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing key performance indicators
• Production assembly operations
• Utilize RF gun/ scanning systems and interact with tracking systems
• Ability to perform change overs and make process adjustments
• Meets company productivity and quality standards
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Maintains clean work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Adherence to established safety policies and procedures
• Cross‑train and support in fulfillment operations as needed, including picking & processing orders to maintain workflow efficiency & overall company goals
• Performs inventory cycle counts when needed
• Other duties may be assigned

• Lives our core values of Drive, Ownership, Integrity, Teamwork and Evolution
• Authentic and personable, humble, smart
• Relentless work ethic juiced by results, not titles or activities
• Externally competitive, internally collaborative
• Highly resourceful. Hands‑on and practical
• Chooses curiosity and a commitment to learning over being right
• Radically candid – always with positive intention
• Motivated by challenge, resilient in the face of setbacks or adversity
• Able to critically think and navigate within a variety of ambiguous situations
• Even…