Production Line Operator — Continuous Improvement Focus

10 Second Manufacturing
  • Portsmouth, VA
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Build, improve, repeat

    Join a growth-minded team in Portsmouth, VA where safety, quality, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Production Line Operator, you’ll help run equipment, verify quality, and prepare finished goods for shipment—while finding small ways to make the process better every day.

    How you’ll contribute

    • Assist with setting up and operating production machinery and equipment to meet schedule demands.
    • Continuously monitor production output to ensure quality standards are achieved.
    • Perform routine checks and basic maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.
    • Clean, package, and label finished products so orders leave accurate and on time.
    • Keep your area organized and compliant with safety procedures.
    • Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and timelines.
    • Identify and report issues or discrepancies to your supervisor without delay.

    What we look for

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • Experience in production or manufacturing preferred.
    • Lean Manufacturing familiarity is a plus.
    • Ability to read, understand, and fulfill customer orders presented in multiple formats.
    • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow work instructions.
    • Proficiency reading drawings, instructions, and measurements.
    • Team-first attitude and dependable communication.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with production equipment.
    • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
    • Solid work ethic and positive mindset.

    Strengths that set you up for success

    • Troubleshooting skills
    • Shipping/Receiving
    • Warehouse experience
    • Lean Manufacturing principles
    • Tape measure reading
    • Maintenance and repair skills
    • Mechanical assembly skills
    • Packaging experience
    • Shop math skills
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Basic computer skills

    Tools & tech

    • Power tools

    If you’re driven by quality work, steady improvement, and strong teamwork, we want to meet you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortsmouth, VA

    Skills

    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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