1st Shift Water Base Production Operator

IFS Industries•Garland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring product quality, and supporting efficient production processes. This role ensures production targets, safety standards, and quality requirements are consistently met. Compounds, mixes and blends product batches, runs production lines and transfers finished product into totes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Possess minimum math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Ability to use measuring tools and production equipment
Forklift certification preferred or willing to learn to operate forklift safely.
Follow all safety guidelines and processes
Speak, read and write English effectively
Learn to use and operate scan guns to report and control inventories
Able to lift 55 lbs. bags in a constant rhythm
Physically able to work 8 hrs. shift
Attention to detail
Reliability and punctuality - Be Dependable and have reliable transportation
Teamwork and communication
Problem-solving ability
Safety-focused mindset
Drive to succeed and grow within the organization
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
Must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to read reports and complete reports in English.
Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, or chemicals as applicable
Must be able to stand operating a sit-down-up lift; mobility between departments and attend meeting of employees and managers.
Must be able to mop, sweep, pick up and carry items

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Monitor production lines to ensure efficient workflow and product quality
Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting
Follow all safety, environmental, and quality regulations
Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh and procedure to be followed for manufacturing process.
Weighs quantities of materials for use in the manufacturing processes.
Load raw materials products in prescribed sequence into vat, hopper or mixing pot.
Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on Batch ticket.
Accurately records information such as weight, type of product, date and batch number of products produced
Maintains accuracy of inventory of materials used and on hand by recording on the batch sheet and marking drums.
Perform quality checks during production to ensure products meet production specifications and customer quality standards.
Transfer finished product from holding tanks to totes
Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of manufacturing process.
Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S/housekeeping standards)
Report on equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or quality concerns to supervisors
Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, and production teams
Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
Performs other routine duties.