Utility Operator

Associated Materials, LLC • Ennis, TX

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About The Position

The Utility Operator produces, packages, and labels products to meet or exceed quality specifications and production requirements. The role operates manufacturing and measurement equipment safely, follows production documentation and standard operating procedures, and alerts a Lead or Supervisor when operating problems arise or standards cannot be met. The operator is responsible for manufactured products and meeting shop-order due dates, and may assist engineering or manufacturing technicians with process, product, and tooling validation. The position requires working independently with minimal supervision while following assigned directions, gowning procedures, and workstation cleanliness requirements.

The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with continuous production demands. Conditions include heat, humidity, noise, moving machinery, water, and wet floors. Operators wear assigned PPE throughout the shift and frequently use a hand saw and other basic hand tools while following safety procedures. The role requires standing and walking throughout the shift, frequent bending and other repetitive movements, and handling loads up to 50 pounds. Overtime, weekends, and different shifts may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Ability to read work instructions, production paperwork, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to safely operate a hand saw as part of normal production duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent production demands.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet manufacturing conditions, including around water tables and production equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and different shifts as required.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred; plastics or extrusion manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce, package, and label products according to production orders, QCICs, and other required documents and quality specifications.
• Operate manufacturing and measurement equipment safely and orderly, and notify the Lead or Supervisor when problems occur or standards cannot be met.
• Meet or exceed due dates assigned to manufacturing shop orders.
• Take responsibility for all products manufactured.
• Read, understand, and accurately complete required documentation.
• Assist engineering or manufacturing technicians with validation of processes, products, and tooling as needed.
• Follow gowning processes and procedures and maintain a clean, presentable workstation.
• Follow Cell Lead directions and standard operating procedures, shop orders, MPs, GMPs, drawings, QCICs, and other required documents.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED