Production Operator – 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday
1st Shift: 6:15 AM–3:15 PM

Pay: Starting at $20/hour for candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience
Shift Premium: Additional $2.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Production Operators for 1st shift to support extrusion, mixing, and packaging operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient production, ensuring product quality, and following all safety and operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Extrusion

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Set up and operate machines according to procedures and specifications.
• Monitor control panels and make necessary adjustments.
• Remove, clean, and reinstall extruder die heads as part of machine setup.

Mixing

• Operate mixers to blend raw materials, including resins, chemicals, pigments, and other materials.
• Verify and prepare materials for batching.
• Load materials and process batches according to detailed instructions.
• Measure, weigh, and inspect materials for accuracy and quality.
• Print and manage barcoded labels.

Packaging

• Package and properly store finished products.
• Conduct month-end inventory of packaging supplies.
• Ensure products have the correct labels and weights and meet customer specifications.
• Collect product samples and coordinate with the laboratory for quality checks.

General Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Submit corrective and preventive action requests when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in compounding or a similar production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Forklift certification/license.
• Experience operating extruders, mixers, and packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with SI units and basic measurement conversions.
• Comfortable working with control systems, inventory software, and labeling tools.
• Strong math, reading, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off.

COM025
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.