Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

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Plant Hourly

Non‑Exempt

MFG Hourly

Operates within one or more area(s) in a continuous flow manufacturing process, executing prescribed, repetitive processes to meet production and quality standards. Identifies process disruptions/malfunctions and makes minor adjustments per standard operating procedures and protocols. Performs routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on equipment. Operates in process areas: coiling, foam encasement, assembly, gluing, sewing, borders, quilting, closing and packing. Follows all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work‑related injuries.

Practices Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects. Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products per specified standards. Sets up and operates automatic or semi‑automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Monitors the process using meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.

Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components and/or electrical/electronic systems to make subassemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment. Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairs units or products that have failed to meet requirements. Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computer‑numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.

Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing. Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.

• Demonstrates pride, ownership and accountability for Safety and Quality.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to cross‑train.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Effectively solve targeted problems.
• Encourage and own a safe work environment.
• Produce high quality work and services.
• Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes.
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with others.
• Uphold SSB Mission & Core Values.

Entry‑level with little to no experience. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be at least 18 years or older. High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.
• Must be able to lift heavy product or raw materials up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8‑hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand; heavy loads must be team‑lifted.
• A work pace that maintains the integrity of the make‑to‑order system is required.
• Safety‑focused, fast‑paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.
• Work environment includes a clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire‑retardant…