Production Machine Operator

Description

to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities
, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (First Shift), Mon-Thurs, M-Th 2:45pm-1:15 am

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Production Machine Operator will perform repetitive workstation or line production operations to mass produce products onto a pallet by performing the following duties: produce product, label, pack, and stack. Receive materials in the production workplace and verify inventory from forklifts using a computerized warehouse management system. Maintain accurate inventory through the use of a warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers.

Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

• Perform processes to complete bottle-filling assemblies and sub-assembly machines
• Follow written instructions on the work order to produce various products
• Gather raw materials needed for producing products, help set up production lines, and produce samples for quality inspection
• Upon inspection approval, produce the product, label it, pack it, and load grouped orders onto pallets
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Document performance and quality of production line
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, and efficiently, perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs
• Package bulk material as required by a work order
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience/Training:

• 1 year of related production line experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read, communicate, and understand written instructions
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude
  
  Basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Technology/Equipment:

• Inventory Management System (JDE)

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $20.00 and $24.00 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.