Production Operator

Production Operator

The Production Operator plays a vital role in the manufacturing and packaging of products used in industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications. You will operate production equipment, monitor product quality, and help maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This role suits someone who is reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production machinery such as dryers, mills, conveyors, bagging lines, palletizers, and filler machines.
• Load raw materials, including clay, additives, and packaging materials, into equipment as required to support continuous production.
• Ensure a continuous flow of product through the production process by monitoring equipment performance and material levels.
• Perform routine equipment checks to identify irregularities or potential issues and promptly report mechanical problems to maintenance.
• Inspect products for proper size, moisture content, weight, and packaging accuracy throughout the production run.
• Conduct basic quality tests and accurately document results in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Remove defective products from the production line and notify supervisors of recurring quality issues or process deviations.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area to support safe and efficient operations.
• Assist with general labor tasks related to production, such as staging materials, clearing jams, and supporting changeovers.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating production machinery such as dryers, mills, conveyors, bagging lines, palletizers, and filler machines.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Skill in loading raw materials and packaging components into production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Capability to monitor equipment and product flow and make basic adjustments to maintain steady production.
• Attention to detail when inspecting product size, moisture content, weight, and packaging accuracy.
• Ability to conduct basic quality tests and accurately document results.
• Awareness of safety practices in an industrial or manufacturing setting and commitment to working safely.
• Reliability and consistency in following procedures and completing assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a production operator, machine operator, or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Comfort working with filler machines and other automated packaging equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to recognize equipment issues and communicate them clearly to maintenance or supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Willingness to perform physically active work, including standing, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production team where safety, reliability, and quality are highly valued. The environment supports learning and hands-on experience with a variety of industrial production and packaging equipment. You can develop practical skills in machine operation and quality control while contributing to products used in multiple industries. The role offers the stability of a structured production setting combined with the opportunity to grow your capabilities over time.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility focused on the production and packaging of products for industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications. You will work around production machinery such as dryers, mills, conveyors, bagging lines, palletizers, and filler machines. The work involves standing for extended periods, handling raw materials like clay and additives, and working near moving equipment. The environment emphasizes safety, proper use of equipment, and adherence to operating procedures to maintain efficient and consistent production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bakersfield, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.