Warehouse - Basic Operator

Unilever•Raeford, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Unilever is hiring a Basic Operator at its Raeford, North Carolina facility, a personal care manufacturing site that uses digital tools. The position is responsible for operating warehouse and production equipment, troubleshooting process faults, and making adjustments to support quality and efficiency. This is a direct-hire, full-time position. The listed shift runs from 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM on a 2/2/3 shift pattern. Pay is $17.21 per hour, increasing to $17.72 after a 90-day probationary period, with an additional $1.50 shift differential. Pay is weekly. The operator performs equipment and quality tasks, follows safety, housekeeping, and documentation procedures, and contributes to team leadership and continuous improvement. The role includes training teammates, supporting equipment changeovers and maintenance, participating in World Class Manufacturing activities, and accurately completing reconciliation and inventory documents. Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, credit checks, and DMV checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1–3 years of manufacturing or warehousing experience.
Forklift experience.
Ability to stand, crouch, and bend.
May need to lift more than 5 pounds but less than 50 pounds for 15% to 40% of working time.
Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests, which may include drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

Operate warehouse and production equipment, troubleshoot process faults, and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
Perform quality checks and apply quality concepts and controls relevant to assigned equipment and processes.
Locate, understand, and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and One Point Lessons (OPLs); write them and train team members on them.
Follow plant safety procedures, work safely, follow LOTO procedures, communicate unsafe conditions, and locate and use MSDS documents.
Maintain orderly work areas and follow housekeeping standards and the 5S process.
Communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership in areas of responsibility, and work in both core-job and team leadership roles.
Lead safe and effective equipment changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns in the assigned work area.
Perform routine equipment cleaning, lubrication, and basic maintenance; develop, maintain, and follow cleaning, lubrication, and inspection standards.
Apply World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and lead small-group activities, including developing documents for AM Steps and participating in step-audit presentations.
Complete reconciliation and inventory documents neatly and accurately.
Direct and train new teammates.
Submit focused-improvement ideas and participate in improvement activities using 5-Why analysis, CAP-Do, and other problem-solving techniques.
Understand interactions among equipment and systems; identify abnormalities, monitor equipment condition, interpret SPC, graphs, charts, and OEE data, identify problems, and make appropriate decisions.
Follow GXP requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; applicable benefits are effective on the first day of hire.
401(k).
SHARE purchase program.
Tuition and fitness reimbursement.
Paid leaves.
Hourly bonus payouts.
Employee referral bonus program.
Onsite company store with discounted product purchases.
Onsite cafeteria.
Company-provided uniforms and PPE.
Career advancement opportunities.