Mountain Ridge Production Operator

We need this position to support daily production operations at the Fremont plant and ensure production lines continue running safely, efficiently, and with the required quality standards. The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment, managing scrap, maintaining productivity levels, and supporting a positive team environment focused on Safety, Quality Assurance, and Efficiency.

This role is essential because Production Operators directly support the flow of manufacturing by running efficient production lines, monitoring product and equipment, identifying issues, and making immediate adjustments when needed to ensure finished products meet quality specifications. Without adequate staffing in this role, the plant may experience delays, reduced productivity, increased downtime, quality concerns, and added pressure on existing employees and supervisors.

The Production Operator also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe production floor by keeping work areas free of debris and properly stocked for the incoming shift. This supports shift-to-shift continuity, reduces safety risks, and helps ensure employees can perform their work without unnecessary  addition, this position is needed to maintain strong communication across the production team. The Production Operator is expected to communicate problems or needs to the supervisor, assistant supervisor, and team members, while also working closely with others to troubleshoot issues and identify better solutions.

This collaboration is critical in a manufacturing environment where timely communication can prevent production delays, safety issues, and quality defects.

This role also supports the plant’s continuous improvement culture by participating in and promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement ideas and events. Having qualified Production Operators in place allows the Fremont plant to maintain operational stability, support production goals, and ensure employees are focused on safe and efficient work practices.

Overall, the Production Operator position is necessary to meet production needs, maintain quality expectations, support safety requirements, reduce operational risk, and ensure the plant has the staffing needed to run production lines effectively.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and productivity. Candidates should be dependable, motivated, and capable of operating production equipment while maintaining production standards.

Minimum Requirements:

One year of manufacturing experience preferred. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Manual dexterity to safely operate machinery and perform computer data entry. Ability to work day shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by business needs. Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions. Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers. Ability to troubleshoot problems, make adjustments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Successful candidates are safety-focused, dependable, willing to learn, and committed to producing quality products while supporting overall plant operations. This role requires individuals who can work independently, collaborate with team members, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

At Certain Teed, we are committed to building a safer, more sustainable, and innovative future through the products we manufacture every day. Our Fremont team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products while maintaining a strong culture centered on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Production Operator role supports these values by helping ensure our manufacturing operations run efficiently and our customers receive products that meet the highest standards.

We believe our success starts with our people. We foster a team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to communicate…