Machine Operator

Manufacturing Associate / Material Handler needed to support paint manufacturing operations, material handling, machine operation, weighing, batching, quality checks, and production support.

Job Requirements

• Experience with machines, weighing, batching, or manufacturing processes

• Experience working on a manufacturing floor

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions

• Ability to work in a plant environment with varying temperature and physical requirements

• Ability to work in confined spaces after required training

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, and kneel

• 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision required

• Basic math skills

• Ability to read and follow bills of materials

• Ability to verify labels against products

• Ability to follow posted facility signage

• Ability to follow safety, quality, security, and operations policies

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of safety rules and regulations through written or verbal examination after training

• Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures

• Understanding of hazard communication policies

• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and equipment operator manuals

• English-speaking ability required

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability preferred

Preferred Skills

• Forklift experience

• High reach forklift experience

• Experience using handheld scanning devices

• Experience reading and working with SOPs

• Experience working with chemicals or light chemical manufacturing

• Experience with paint manufacturing or related production environments

• Experience moving machine parts

• Experience performing quality checks during production

• Experience with BOM accuracy and material verification

• Experience scanning product from receiving, rack locations, put-away locations, and WIP locations

• Experience pushing product to mezzanine or batching areas

• Experience cleaning tanks or mix tanks after confined space training

• Experience using shovels, air tools, or related equipment for tank cleaning

Job Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures, policies, and safety regulations

• Use required PPE for each assigned task

• Maintain PPE in safe and usable condition

• Operate production equipment as instructed or trained

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process

• Report potential out-of-compliance issues to supervisors

• Perform startup and shutdown activities as directed

• Support cross-training across plant line positions

• Maintain accurate counts of products produced or used

• Document production activity as required

• Keep production lines organized, clean, and free of hazards

• Grease, adjust, or clean specific production line parts as part of autonomous maintenance

• Perform general labor duties as needed to meet production requirements

• Train laborers and new manufacturing associates as assigned

• Attend safety meetings and conduct safety audits

• Verify labels against products

• Scan materials from receiving dock to put-away locations

• Use pick lists to locate and move materials

• Scan product from rack locations to WIP locations

• Move product to mezzanine batching areas

• Operate forklifts safely in production or warehouse environments

• Clean mix tanks on a rotating schedule after confined space training

• Use shovels, air tools, or other equipment for tank cleaning within confined spaces as assigned

Pay: 18-20/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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