Production Operator – 3rd Shift

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday | 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Training Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Training Duration: Minimum of 2 months
Pay:$19/hr
 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on 3rd shift.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience operating production machinery. Extrusion experience is highly preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and cleaning manufacturing equipment used to blend, mix, package, and transport liquid and dry chemical materials.

The Production Operator plays an important role in maintaining product quality, meeting production goals, and ensuring all manufacturing activities follow established safety procedures, ISO standards, and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production

• Set up, start, operate, and monitor manufacturing machinery and production equipment.

• Operate extrusion lines, mixing equipment, and other machinery used to process liquid and dry chemical materials.

• Verify machine settings and controls to ensure compliance with operating procedures, safety requirements, and ISO standards.

• Weigh and measure raw materials according to established recipes and production specifications.

• Load ingredients and pre-blended materials into manufacturing equipment.

• Monitor production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operation.

• Troubleshoot minor equipment and processing issues to minimize production delays.

• Operate equipment to mix, extrude, discharge, package, or transport materials according to established procedures.

• Perform required machine cleaning and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Perform visual and physical inspections of materials to ensure they meet established quality standards.

• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

• Collect material samples and deliver them to the laboratory for testing and evaluation as required.

• Follow instructions for batch adjustments when necessary.

• Report equipment issues, product concerns, or processing problems to the Production Lead or Shift Supervisor.

• Complete production logs, reports, system transactions, and other required documentation accurately.

• Maintain accurate production records and ensure data integrity.

• Follow established manufacturing procedures to meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all company safety policies, work procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing production activities.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Follow established housekeeping and equipment-cleaning standards.

• Participate in training, retraining, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with team members, leads, and supervisors to support production goals.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience operating manufacturing machinery or production equipment.

• Proven machine operating experience; extrusion experience is a strong plus.

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, production recipes, and safety procedures.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to identify equipment issues and production quality concerns.

• Basic problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to accurately complete production documentation and system transactions.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous extrusion machine operation experience.

• Experience blending, mixing, or processing liquid and dry chemicals.

• Forklift experience or certification.

• Familiarity with ISO standards and manufacturing quality procedures.

• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or industrial production environment.

• Bilingual communication skills.

• Flexibility to work different shifts when business needs require.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding manufacturing position requiring employees to remain active throughout the shift.

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts of up to 10 hours.

• Continuously lift up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift.

• Frequently lift or move materials weighing over 50 pounds, as required.

• Push or pull loads weighing up to 200 pounds with the assistance of equipment.

• Perform repetitive bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

• Regularly use hands and arms to handle materials, tools, and equipment.

• Meet the required visual acuity standard of 20/40 vision.

• Hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.

• Read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.