General Operator 1st Shift / Production & Forklift Operations
Location: Santa Ana, CA 92707
Pay Rate: $23.00 $24.00/hour (W-2), depending on manufacturing experience
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Assignment Duration: November 9, 2026 May 30, 2027
Shift: 1st Shift | 4:00 AM 2:00 PM, Monday Thursday
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 2
Position Overview
We are seeking dependable, safety-focused General Operators to support production at a fireproofing materials manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, CA. The site is short-handed and looking to fill these positions quickly.
General Operators rotate through all production roles, including PIPS Operator, Bagger, Line 1 and Line 2 Operator, Raw Material Charger, Rover, and Forklift Driver, producing fireproofing material in a safe and efficient manner.
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, a strong work ethic and safety attitude, and ideally forklift experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply with all plant safety and quality policies.
- Operate all production equipment safely and efficiently.
- Rotate through production roles, including PIPS Operator, Bagger, Line 1 Operator, Line 2 Operator, Raw Material Charger, Rover, and Forklift Driver.
- Maintain PIPS levels by continually feeding PIPS into the system.
- Keep bag levels stocked in the D-Stacker for Line 2.
- Monitor the automated bagging operation on Line 2 and make adjustments to ensure proper operation.
- Review process trends in the control room and adjust the process as needed.
- Respond to rejects and mis-spouts on Line 2 and reprocess all Line 2 rejects.
- Keep raw material hoppers charged for Line 1 and Line 2.
- Manually bag and palletize finished product for Line 1.
- Use a forklift to move finished product pallets to the warehouse and bring raw materials to the hoppers.
- Stretch wrap pallets and apply pallet covers as required.
- Date- and time-stamp Line 1 pallets and make sure the Line 2 date/time printer is working properly.
- Complete daily housekeeping assignments and the daily shift report.
- Participate in daily safety huddles and monthly safety briefings, and assist with monthly EH&S inspections.
- Cover breaks for other employees to keep the plant running.
- Perform other tasks and assignments as directed by management.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand English to carry out job tasks safely.
- Strong work ethic and safety attitude.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work 1st shift, 4:00 AM 2:00 PM, Monday Thursday, plus overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift experience and/or certification.
- Experience operating production lines, bagging equipment, or palletizing operations.
- Experience with batch/raw material charging or process monitoring in a control room.
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing, moving materials, and lifting 20 50 pounds.
- Frequent repetition, climbing/balancing, crawling/kneeling, and reaching/twisting.
- Occasional stooping/crouching and heavier lifting.
- Work is indoors, with exposure to mechanical and pressurized equipment, moving objects, and occasional heat, cold, or humidity.
- Required PPE: respirator, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and steel- or composite-toe shoes.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Location: 2502 South Garnsey Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
- 1st Shift: 4:00 AM 2:00 PM, Monday Thursday.
- Overtime as needed, which may include 12-hour shifts, Fridays, and/or Saturdays.
- Paid 30-minute lunch.
- Regular attendance is mandatory.
- Reports to the Lead Operator / Production Supervisor.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete a drug test and light industrial/manufacturing background screening.
- Must complete education verification.
- Must complete employment eligibility verification (I-9 / E-Verify).
- Must comply with all facility safety policies and operating procedures.
- Interview required prior to selection.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing operators, production line workers, and forklift operators seeking a steady 1st-shift, 4-day-week position in Santa Ana, CA.