Downstream Operator
Location: Gainesville
Schedule: 7:45 PM - 8:00 AM, rotating shifts with every other weekend required
Pay: $18.00/hour
Position Summary
The Downstream Operator is an entry-level position within our Extrusion Department. In this role, you will support the production process by monitoring product quality, operating reel equipment, and ensuring finished products are wound neatly and correctly for shipment. Successful candidates are safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and dependable team players who thrive in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Downstream Operator, you will:
• Operate reeler equipment in both manual and automatic modes.
• Assist with line start-ups, reel changes, and production changeovers.
• Place the correct reels onto the reeler and prepare equipment for production start up.
• Collaborate with production team members to ensure products are properly wound onto reels for customer shipment.
• Use standard tools and measuring devices to identify basic product abnormalities and quality concerns.
• Perform routine quality checks to verify products meet customer specifications.
• Ensure finished products are wrapped evenly and neatly around reels.
• Maintain accurate production standards while meeting safety and quality expectations.
• Support a positive work environment by sharing feedback and contributing improvement ideas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and help maintain a safe workplace for all team members.
What You Can Expect
• Hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to learn extrusion processes and manufacturing operations.
• Working closely with a team focused on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• A culture that values teamwork, reliability, continuous improvement, and communication.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attendance. Regular attendance on scheduled workdays is required.
• A commitment to workplace safety and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a focus on producing quality work.
• Willingness to work a rotating night shift schedule, including every other weekend.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to push and pull pipe coils throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for 80-100% of the workday.
• Ability to squat, bend, and stoop up to 25% of the time as needed.
• Ability to work primarily indoors on a manufacturing plant floor with exposure to heat, dust, and noise.
• Ability to work outdoors periodically in varying weather conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Employees are required to wear:
• Safety gloves
• Eye protection
• Steel-toe boots
Additional PPE may be required depending on the task, including:
• Dust masks
• Earplugs
• Hard hats
• Face shields
Why Join Our Team?
• Competitive hourly pay of $18.00/hour
• Stable full-time schedule
• Opportunity to develop manufacturing skills and advance within the organization
• Team-focused, safety-driven work environment
We are seeking dependable individuals who take pride in their work, prioritize safety, and are eager to contribute to delivering high-quality products to our customers. Apply today to start your career as a Downstream Operator!