Operador de Producción

About the role

The Production Operator will ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable execution of the production schedule in a plastic manufacturing environment. The role focuses on meeting production pillars of safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, start, and run all machinery while verifying compliance with operating, safety, and ISO procedures.
• Weigh and load ingredients or pre‑blended materials according to recipe specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and refer problems to the Production Lead or Shift Supervisor.
• Operate machinery for mixing, extrusion, or material handling following standard operating procedures.
• Visually inspect materials for conformance and take samples for laboratory evaluation when required.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and maintain accurate system inputs, logs, and reports.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all safety rules, wear required protective equipment, and uphold departmental housekeeping standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or technical degree.
• At least 1 year of experience as a production assistant in the plastic industry or a similar manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work on the production floor, standing for long periods and handling loads up to 55 lb regularly (occasionally up to 250 lb).
• Customer‑focused, action‑oriented, collaborative, and effective communicator.

Required skills

• Forklift operation (desirable).
• Machinery operation and troubleshooting.
• Ingredient weighing and material handling.
• Compliance with ISO standards and safety procedures.