Clothes Making, Construction, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Material Moving, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Quality Control, Safety/Work Safety
Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Job description:
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Operator to join our dynamic production team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience operating machinery, using hand tools, and handling heavy materials. This role involves working with crates, requiring a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to perform heavy lifting, and experience in construction or similar environments is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain
sewing machines
to fabricate products according to exact specifications.
- Handle and assemble
wooden or custom crates
using
hand tools
and other mechanical equipment.
- Safely operate
pallet jacks and forklifts
to move materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
- Perform
quality inspections
to ensure all products meet established standards before packaging and shipment.
- Follow
lean manufacturing principles
to reduce waste and enhance production efficiency.
- Package finished goods, ensuring proper labeling and secure preparation for shipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform basic maintenance or coordinate repairs as needed.
- Maintain a
clean, organized, and safe work area
to support overall team productivity.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience
in a similar role involving machinery operation and manual labor.
- Proven experience with
sewing machines
and
fabrication tools
is highly desirable.
- Comfortable using
hand tools
for construction or assembly tasks.
- Forklift and pallet jack experience is preferred; certification is a plus.
- Prior experience in
crate handling, construction, or heavy equipment
environments is a strong advantage.
- Must be able to perform
heavy lifting
and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality and safety.