Company Overview Swan Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America. Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company, we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry. As a privately held company, we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada. We work closely with John Deere, Goodyear, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Amazon, and many more. Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran and Military Friendly. College students welcome. We proudly manufacture all of our garden hoses, soaker hoses, rubber hoses and RV/marine hoses in the United States at our world-class facilities in Waco, Texas, and Sparks, Nevada. We also employ our own personnel at our facilities to ensure the standard of manufacturing meets the quality standards and safety standards expected of our customers and the industry. Our mission : To be the leader of innovative and environmentally-friendly watering solution systems. We aim to develop best-in-class products and provide superior customer service while continuously seeking better ways to share Earth's most precious resource. Job Summary Under the direction of the Production Manager and Production Supervisor, the Operator will support plant operations by performing job duties that constitute the production, inspection, and packaging of products. The incumbent will ensure that safety, quality, productivity, cost control & customer satisfaction is maintained at the highest levels. Primary Functions and Duties
- Operate production and packaging machinery
- Changeover machines for new product runs
- Troubleshoot line stoppages
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Oversee employees on the production line
- Perform and document quality checks
- Reduce scrap, downtime, and general process improvements
- Repair, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on machines Required Qualifications Must have high regard for safety.
High school diploma, GED, or its equivalent is required. Three years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred) Strong mechanical aptitude Experience working with hot tooling and/ or equipment, is a plus! Strong mathematical ability (i.e., measurements, etc.) Excellent written and communication skills. Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) (preferred) Able to work in a team-orientated environment Candidate MUST have a strong work ethic and is able to work with minimal supervision Must be able to Multitask Multilingual skills are preferred Problem solving skills Job Type Full-time Physical Demands While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Holiday pay Sanvello Mental Health Employer paid Telemedicine virtual visits Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Professional assistance program Referral program Employee discounts PPE reimbursement Typical Schedule Monday to Friday with Saturdays as needed
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What shift are you interested in? 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Machine Operator:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person