General Operator

POSITION SUMMARY: The General Operator supports Ready One Industries' manufacturing objectives by performing a variety of non-sewing machine operations, manual production processes, and hand-tool tasks. Assignments may include pressing, marking, kitting, turning and picking, cutting and measuring, grommeting, trimming, inspecting, snap setting, punching, and related garment or non-garment operations. The role follows approved work instructions and safety and quality requirements to produce conforming work efficiently and reliably.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform assigned manual production operations, including marking, kit formation and completion, cut-apart work, turning and picking, cutting and measuring, grommeting, snap setting, punching, trimming, pressing, inspecting, and other approved processes.

Operate assigned non-sewing machines and use hand tools, fixtures, measuring devices, and production aids accurately and safely after completing required training.

Review applicable work instructions, specifications, approved samples, production tickets, and quality requirements before beginning or changing an assigned operation.

Load, position, handle, process, and move materials or work-in-process carefully to prevent damage, contamination, loss, or mixing of products and components.

Perform basic machine setup or adjustments only when trained and authorized; do not bypass guards, controls, lockout requirements, or other safety protections.

Inspect assigned work and materials at required intervals, identify visible defects or nonconforming conditions, and separate or mark affected items according to established procedures.

Immediately report equipment malfunctions, damaged tools, quality concerns, material discrepancies, safety hazards, or unclear instructions to the Team Lead or Production Supervisor.

Accurately complete assigned counts, labels, production records, quality checks, and basic system entries and maintain product identification and traceability.

Meet established safety, quality, attendance, efficiency, and production expectations without compromising product conformance or safe work practices.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping, material-handling, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Work cooperatively with Team Leads, supervisors, operators, Quality personnel, mechanics, and support departments to maintain safe and effective workflow.

Support Ready One Industries' Mission, Vision, and Core Values through dependable performance, respectful teamwork, accountability, and commitment to customer requirements.

Perform other related duties consistent with the role's purpose and level, as assigned.

REPORTING STRUCTURE The General Operator reports to a Team Lead and/or Production Supervisor, as assigned, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role works closely with other production employees and with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and production-support personnel as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience Prior experience in an industrial, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or production environment preferred, but not required.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn the safe operation of assigned non-sewing machines, hand tools, fixtures, and measuring devices.

Ability to learn and perform basic machine setup or adjustments when trained and authorized.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, approved samples, work instructions, safety rules, quality standards, and production procedures consistently.

Ability to recognize common defects, material discrepancies, equipment problems, and unsafe conditions and report them promptly.

Basic counting, measuring, documentation, and computer or manufacturing-system literacy sufficient for assigned production records and entries.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately, adapt to different assigned operations, maintain required pace, and work cooperatively as part of a production team.

Dependable attendance, attention to detail, respectful communication, and commitment to safety and quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently sit or stand, grasp and handle objects, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout the shift.

Occasionally walk, bend, reach, turn, or change position while performing assigned production duties.

Lift or move materials weighing up to 15 pounds unless a specific assignment has separately documented…