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Operator - Production

Gelpac
Catoosa, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Description

Join our fast‑paced production team located in the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, as a full‑time Machine Operator! This role starts at $20 per hour (Weekly Pay!) and gives you the chance to make an immediate impact on our operations. You’ll set up machines for scheduled orders, run equipment safely and efficiently to hit production, quality, and waste goals, and jump in to troubleshoot issues to keep our lines running at peak performance. If you’re hands‑on, safety‑focused, and ready to grow, we’d love to have you on the team!

Essential Duties And Tasks

  • Operate machine within standard production targets and waste limits.
  • Perform troubleshooting of equipment and perform adjustments.
  • Ensure the quality of the products by identifying film issues.
  • Track and record production, waste, and material usage.
  • Assist maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • Ensure that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures which make up the Quality System
  • Support and maintain all activities related to Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, such as machine center cleaning schedules, checklists, and audits.
  • Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.

Working Conditions

  • This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • This position may have minimal exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, solvent fumes, and medium heat.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Frequent walking, bending, stopping and twisting.
  • Position requires flexibility to include shift changes and overtime; must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications And Experience Preferred

  • High school Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
  • Previous experience in Production or Manufacturing.
  • Ability to read a measuring tape.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand simple and concise instructions or information.
  • Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments.
  • Regular predictable, and reliable attendance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time

Salary : $20

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