Sparks Group; has partnered with a leading Powder Processing Solutions Company. We are hiring 6 dependable, detail-oriented Production Operators to support daily manufacturing operations in a specialty powder production environment for a morning shift from 8:30PM - 6:30AM. This position is ideal for someone who values workplace safety, enjoys hands-on work, and has experience operating industrial equipment in a fast-paced setting. You’ll be responsible for helping maintain production flow, supporting equipment reliability, and ensuring products meet quality standards from start to finish. Interested candidates should apply for immediate consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment to maintain efficient production processes
- Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment or process issues to minimize downtime
- Complete equipment setup, product changeovers, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly as required
- Support packaging operations by staging materials, loading product, and preparing completed goods for shipment
- Handle raw materials through measuring, weighing, organizing, and staging for production use
- Follow established SOPs, safety regulations, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times
- Perform routine quality checks and maintain accurate production and operational records
- Assist with minor preventative maintenance and basic equipment repairs using standard hand tools
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet daily production goals
Qualifications
- At least 6 months of manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Mechanical aptitude or prior equipment troubleshooting experience is a plus
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when business needs require
- Comfortable reading instructions, completing documentation, and communicating effectively in English
- Basic math and computer proficiency
- Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including background check, physical, employment verification, and hair follicle drug test
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
- Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts, including up to 12 hours
- Frequent bending, lifting, kneeling, climbing, and twisting throughout the workday
- Comfortable working in industrial environments with varying temperatures, dust, odors, and noise exposure
- Must wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots, protective clothing, hard hat, eye/ear protection, gloves, and respirator
- Ability to pass respiratory fit testing