Production Worker - Downstream Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Penmac Staffing is hiring Downstream Operators for a manufacturing facility in Gainesville, TX! This is a great opportunity to start or grow your manufacturing career in a fast-paced production environment. We are seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals who take pride in producing quality work and enjoy working as part of a team.

Requirements for the Downstream Operator

Qualified candidates should have:

• Strong attendance, reliability, and punctuality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of PPE
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, push, and pull throughout the shift
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including every other weekend

Downstream Operator Responsibilities

As a Downstream Operator, you will support the extrusion production process and help ensure finished products meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating reeler equipment in manual and automatic modes
• Assisting with line start-ups, reel changes, and production changeovers
• Loading reels and preparing equipment for production runs
• Monitoring product quality and identifying defects or abnormalities
• Performing routine quality inspections using measuring tools and equipment
• Ensuring products are wound neatly and securely onto reels for shipment
• Working closely with production team members to maintain efficient operations
• Meeting production, quality, and safety standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Supporting continuous improvement and workplace safety initiatives
  

Schedule & Pay

• Location: Gainesville, TX
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Day Shift: 7:45 AM - 8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:45 PM - 8:00 AM
• Schedule: Rotating schedule with every other weekend required
• Pay: Starting at $18.00-$21.00 per hour , depending on shift
  

Physical Requirements for the Downstream Operator

• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Push and pull pipe coils throughout the shift
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, squat, and stoop as needed
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, dust, and noise
• Occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive pay
• Stable full-time employment
• On-the-job training
• Opportunity to learn extrusion and manufacturing processes
• Safety-focused work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• Team-oriented culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
  

Apply online today or contact the Penmac Irving, TX office for more information about this Downstream Operator opportunity in Gainesville, TX.

Why Penmac?

Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.

About Penmac Staffing

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.