Production Operator

Carlex Glass America, LLC • Ligonier, IN

21d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Production Operator supports manufacturing operations by following work instructions and control plans, assisting with changeovers, completing quality checks, and entering information into the Quality System and GMaP’s data when required. The role includes maintaining a clean, organized work area using 5S practices, monitoring reliability and yield trends, and helping keep the production process running in a fast-paced environment. Operators must understand required PPE and the location and purpose of lockouts and emergency stops, and perform other departmental duties as directed by supervision.

The position calls for strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, organization, communication, prioritization, sound decision-making, and the ability to work independently. It requires regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, on days or nights, with overtime availability. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required, including weekends and holidays. The role frequently involves lifting up to 45 pounds.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday.
• Availability to work days or nights and overtime.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 45 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with initiative and drive to complete and deliver excellent work.
• Team-oriented and cooperative, with the ability to find common ground and resolve problems.
• Dedication and commitment to complete assignments and tasks, including when faced with resistance and setbacks.
• Good oral and written communication and people skills.
• Ability and willingness to uphold Carlex values: Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, Integrity, and Ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow work instructions and control plans.
• Assist with other key tasks during changeovers.
• Perform quality checks and enter data into the Quality System to keep the process nominal.
• Enter GMaP’s data when required.
• Maintain an organized, clean work environment using 5S.
• Understand trends in reliability and yield.
• Perform other departmental job duties when directed by supervision.
• Understand required PPE and the location and purpose of lockouts and emergency stops.
• Keep the process running in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and demonstrate strong work ethic, attendance, attitude, and decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $20.20 per hour; skilled operators can earn up to $26.85.
• Shift premium of $1.50 for second and third shifts.
• Shift commitment bonus of $2.00.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500.
• Referral bonus.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1.
• Paid weekly.
• 401(k).
• Two weeks of prorated vacation.
• Branded work attire, steel-toe footwear, and prescription safety glasses.
• All PPE provided.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety-driven culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed