Production Operator and Warehouse Operators

Job Overview

Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Production Operator‑Warehouse Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in DeWitt, IA. Production Operators‑Material Handlers are responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers’ needs.

The schedule is a rotating 12‑hour schedule that alternates between day and night shifts. Employees work blocks of 3–4 shifts at a time with scheduled days off in between, and each rotation includes a full 7‑day break. While the schedule includes extended time off compared to a traditional Monday‑Friday schedule, that time off is subject to operational needs, and mandatory overtime may be scheduled, which can occasionally reduce or adjust scheduled days off.

• Day Shift: 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

Competitive pay $21.00/hr to start, $21.50/hr at six months, and $22.00/hr at the 1 year of service.

• Support site safety goals and procedures to minimize hazards.
• Embrace and manage change to drive process improvements.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized during daily manufacturing.
• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution.
• Understand and execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report/escalate unresolved issues immediately.
• Actively contributes to setting team goals and managing assignments effectively.
• Ensure high quality products, and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Perform tasks such as lifting/pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing, up to 12 hours/day, in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Be part of the team that keeps production moving by safely moving products throughout the plant by ABV, fork truck or crane.
• Crostrain in all facets of the warehouse and potentially other departments.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve assigned work objectives.
• Ability to adapt to evolving operational requirements, including changes in tasks, priorities, or schedules.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Demonstrated interest in developing job‑related skills and contributing to organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, support team objectives, and contribute to initiatives beyond primary job responsibilities.
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a farming, manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• Six (6) months or more of machine operator experience.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.