Production Operator - Material Handler

Production Operator – Material Handler

Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Production Operator – Material Handlers with a passion for safety to join our team in Geneva, NY. Production Operators – Material Handlers are responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment to support production efficiency and help the facility create quality glass that meets customer needs.

Company

Guardian Glass (a Guardian Industries company)

Location

Geneva, New York

Schedule & Compensation

• Multiple shifts open: Monday–Friday: 7am–3pm
• Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:45am–7pm and 6:45pm–7am (rotates every 2 weeks)
• Competitive pay: $20–$23 per hour based on experience
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 paid out at 6 months of employment

Where You May Work

This role can work in any area of the facility, including float, coater, off-line cutting, tempering, or warehouse departments.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors, and communicating all safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Understand and execute work instructions or JES (Job Element Sheets).
• Follow 5S procedures and complete general housekeeping duties.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds while twisting at waist level on a repetitive basis while packing product.
• Operate equipment and mechanized devices, including running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving forklifts.
• Use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Inspect equipment, materials, and products to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects.
• Judge product quality and adjust accordingly by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and JESs.
• Communicate effectively between departments and/or internal customers.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used during daily manufacturing.
• Prepare final products for shipping and distribution.
• Understand and execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report/escalate unresolved issues immediately.
• Walk throughout the shift to run quality checks, pack product, break out co-workers, and move from task to task.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) or more years of experience working in a farming, manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
• Six (6) months or more of machine operator experience.
• Experience using a tape measure, air nailer, hammer, bander, micrometers, and glass cutters.
• Experience operating an overhead crane.
• Experience operating a fork truck and/or motorized pallet jack.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.