Operator I – Manufacturing Production

About the role

The Operator I works on a high‑volume converting line, handling cloth materials through loading, threading, cutting, folding, saturating and stacking. The role also includes operating packaging equipment and automated pick‑and‑place boxing lines to produce finished wipe packages.

Key responsibilities

• Operate converting line equipment to process various cloth materials.
• Run packaging equipment, loading film and labels to create complete wipe packages.
• Manage automated boxing lines, load boxes onto skids, shrink‑wrap, and transport pallets with a pallet jack.
• Perform cleaning, hand‑packing, and other manufacturing support tasks.
• Read and follow equipment procedures, set up machines safely, and monitor mechanical characteristics.
• Identify machine failures, make adjustments, or involve maintenance as needed.
• Maintain product quality by adjusting processes within specifications.
• Document machine parameters and product attributes on required forms.
• Perform regular equipment and area cleaning.
• Serve as backup for other positions and complete assigned projects.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand charts, indicators, control instructions, and operator checklists.
• Proficiency in basic math, including fractional and decimal calculations.
• Capability to lift objects up to 50 lb.
• Willingness to work in warm and cold environments.
• Fluent reading and writing skills in English.

Required skills