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Operator II, Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Epredia
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2025
Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters. 

We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation. 

People – We win as a team. 

Customer – We deliver customer-centric solutions. 

Continuous Learning – We learn and always aim to be better. 

Innovation – We innovate every day. 

Results – Results matter for all of us.

We are hiring Operators for our site in Kalamazoo!

Do you have High School Diploma or equivalent? Can you lift, push and/or pull, up to 50 lbs.? Do you thrive in fast moving environments? If your answers are YES, you’ve passed the first hurdle to working at Epredia!

We Offer An Amazing Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on first day of employment
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan – Company Matching Contribution up to 6%
  • Annual Incentive Bonus Plan – eligible to participate to earn additional compensation
  • Starting compensation is $19.00/hour
  • Shift Premium for 2nd shift

We’re seeking a reliable and motivated 1st Shift Operator, Manufacturing to join our production team. This role is responsible for running equipment, performing routine quality checks, and ensuring smooth operation of manufacturing processes. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a team that values precision and teamwork.

What Will Be Doing

  • Tasks associated with the operation, inspecting and packaging of finished goods, including quality checks (visual inspection of parts for defects - fill levels, packaging and others)
  • Completing production operations work orders accurately
  • Performing equipment set-up and change over, basic preventative maintenance, cleaning of equipment, work area and facility while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Applies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles in all areas of responsibility
  • Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI), 5S, and other continuous improvement and lean projects
  • Comply with safety and regulatory regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Exercise proper lifting, bending, and twisting techniques

Skills You Will Need

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and Can lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), provide clear documentation and complete appropriate paperwork.
  • English language fluency required - including ability to speak, read and write without assistance
  • Basic computer skills - data entry, log in/out, screen and program navigation
  • Possess working mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, multiplication and division)

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.

Salary : $19

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