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Operator III - 2nd Shift

Operate and maintain production equipment, ensure quality, supply materials, perform maintenance.

McPherson, Kansas, United States
20 - 22 USD
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

In production, the operator monitors processing equipment, assists higher‑level operators, and uses measuring equipment to meet quality specifications. They also train lower‑level operators, operate material handling equipment, update the shop‑floor management system and CIP boards, spot equipment malfunctions, communicate with technicians for root‑cause analysis, and perform basic preventative maintenance. For raw‑material supply, the operator visually checks workstations for low supplies, transports materials using appropriate handling equipment, and notifies supervisors when reorder levels are reached. They identify raw‑material types and part numbers, review bills of materials, and communicate any shortages. Quality duties include testing and inspecting produced products, reporting non‑conforming items, isolating or reworking defective items, and entering accurate data into the quality control system. The operator also identifies raw materials that do not meet quality requirements. Additional responsibilities encompass 6S activities, workshops, meetings, and cross‑functional training, as well as flexible shift work and wearing required personal protective equipment. • Prepare machines for shift start‑up and product changes. • Operate processing and auxiliary equipment to produce various product types. • Monitor equipment performance and perform troubleshooting with minimal supervision. • Assist higher‑level operators and train lower‑level operators. • Use measuring tools to verify quality specifications. • Operate material handling equipment for raw‑material replenishment. • Update shop‑floor management system and CIP boards as needed. • Identify and report equipment malfunctions; support preventive maintenance. • Check workstation supplies, transport materials, and notify when reorder levels are reached. • Review bills of materials to identify required raw materials and communicate shortages. • Test and inspect finished products, record data in the quality control system. • Isolate, rework, or follow non‑conformance procedures for out‑of‑spec items. • Participate in 6S activities, workshops, and cross‑functional training.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • performance monitoring
  • troubleshooting
  • quality inspection
  • material handling
  • shop‑floor updates

What You Bring

The role requires basic literacy, arithmetic, good manual dexterity with small parts, the ability to perform repetitive tasks, effective communication, and the ability to interpret work orders, instructions, blueprints, or drawings. A positive attitude, superior service, and adherence to high quality standards are essential. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of related experience, though equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. • Adhere to PPE requirements and be flexible to work different shifts.

Requirements

  • ppe
  • manual dexterity
  • communication
  • blueprints
  • high school
  • experience

Benefits

Compensation includes a base hourly rate of $20.00–$22.00, adjusted for education, experience, and market factors, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits comprise medical, dental, and vision coverage, a wellness program, an HSA with company contribution, voluntary life, AD&D, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 7.5% company match, 22 days of paid time off, 9 company holidays, and 2 volunteer days.

Work Environment

Onsite

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