Manufacturing Line Operator

Manufacturing Line OperatorThermacell is currently seeking to grow our manufacturing business and is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Line Operator. Manufacturing Line Operators are responsible for performing an array of duties such as operating manufacturing equipment, assembling packaging, inspecting materials, or performing warehouse functions. This role will report to the Manufacturing Management Team.Status: Non-ExemptWorking Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm M-F (extended hours during busy season and occasional Saturdays)Work Location: 3157 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518Please note: This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by the company now or in the future. Candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Operating equipment: Setting up and operating production lines, assembly machines, conveyors, and packaging machineryReporting: Completing productivity reports detailing the number of parts or products made during each shiftAdheres to all manufacturing standard operating proceduresPerforms Quality Control checks including inspecting and testing finished products for defects and quality assuranceDevelop and adherence to equipment centerline and running line standardsFollow equipment and process troubleshooting methodologies: Why-Why, 5W+2H, etc. and making basic equipment repairsEnsure adherence to manufacturing key performance indicatorsProduction assembly operationsUtilize RF gun/scanning systems and interact with tracking systemsAbility to perform change overs and make process adjustmentsMeets company productivity and quality standardsLoads and unloads trucksMaintains clean work area to ensure compliance with safety regulationsAdherence to established safety policies and proceduresOther duties may be assignedThe Ideal Candidate:Lives our core values of Drive, Ownership, Integrity, Teamwork and EvolutionAuthentic and personable, humble, smartRelentless work ethic juiced by results, not titles or activitiesExternally competitive, internally collaborativeHighly resourceful. Hands-on and practicalChooses curiosity and a commitment to learning over being rightRadically candid – always with positive intentionMotivated by challenge, resilient in the face of setbacks or adversityAble to critically think and navigate within a variety of ambiguous situationsEven keeled energy, brings calm to chaos, low dramaMake impeccable agreements, delivers end to end results with excellenceMakes high-quality data-based decisions with autonomyUnquenchable thirst for learning and self-improvementEffective communicator meeting people where they areManages multiple, complex, and competing prioritiesCompensation: $18.07/hr. and an Annual Target Bonus and Quarterly Incentive Bonus opportunity. Details provided separately.We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. It includes best-in-class medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5% of the premiums. Thermacell pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account for PPO & HMO Plans as well as contributes to your Health Savings Account if you enroll in the HSA plan. Long & Short-term Disability & Group Term Life insurance is also available at no cost to you.Paid time off for this position will consist of accrued vacation at a competitive level, along with 11 Holidays and a day off for your Birthday! 40 hours of wellness time is also available on your first day of employment. Additionally, a company shutdown period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Year's Day where the majority of business operations pause, and employees are encouraged to rest and recover together. Critical functions may require limited coverage to ensure business continuity.Additionally, you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision, supplemental life, critical illness, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, accident, SecureSave savings account, Employee Assistance Program, product benefit, wellness benefit, financial coaching and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all these details and more in our benefits guide along with additional discounts. You will be eligible for the employer 401K match up to 4% after completing one year of service.Why Work Here?We are proud of our company culture – it's the fuel behind our dynamic and buzzing community! Our people are authentic, competitive, and compassionate. It's truly a unique formula for success.We believe in the virtuous cycle of thriving employees fueling a thriving business. We believe in growing great leaders and helping people to unleash their full human potential. We believe in creating a frictionless organization where clarity and empowerment to do the work that matters as fast as possible. We believe in making impeccable agreements and relentlessly tracking exceptional results and celebrating achievements together! We believe in creating inspiring impact everywhere we can in support of our mission where everyone can be a force multiplier.Our Core Values:Drive – An optimistic can-do spirit, a passion to delight our consumer, a belief in the importance of determination and the freedom to make a difference.Ownership – We are empowered to take accountability for our contributions and desire to do the highest quality work with responsible urgency to drive business results.Integrity – We will always do the right thing guided by truth and sincerity. We exercise constructive candor and have the willingness to challenge and be challenged in all interactions.Teamwork – The belief that we is greater than me, and with collective brainpower we are better together. We are a community of compassionate support and collective success. We win as one and play hard in celebration together.Evolution – We are committed to continuous improvement, always learning, growing, and adapting to constant change. We seek progress over perfection.Our Commitment: Thermacell is committed to preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact. We strive to create a supportive community where we all can show up as our authentic selves and are confident and comfortable to be genuine with our teammates in our day-to-day work environment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.Our Awards: Great Place to Work Award 2025-2026 | Partnership Gwinnett (Gwinnett County, GA) Movers and Makers Award for 2026 Manufacturer of the Year (small business category) | New York Times Wirecutter pick for "The Best Mosquito Control Gear for your Patio or Yard" 2021-2025 | CNN Underscored Editor's Pick 2024-2025 | Men's Journal Outdoor Award 2025 | Shop TODAY Expert Pick 2025 | Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award 2024 | Outside Gear Guide Editor's Choice 2022 | Time Magazine Best Inventions 2022 | This Old House Editor's Choice | Good Housekeeping Home Products Award | CES New Tech Award – IDEA Good Design Award | Canadian Tire Digital Excellence Award | LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System - CES TWICE Awards 2021-2022 | Good Housekeeping Research Institute #1 Tabletop Mosquito Repellent | Field & Stream "Best of the Best" Award | Backpacker Magazine - Best Backpacking Accessory 2019 | New York Times Wirecutter - Best Car Camping Gear 2018 | Popular Mechanics - Grand Award Winner - Recreation - Best of What's New 2018RequirementsSkills/Knowledge/Experience Required:HS Diploma/GED