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Production Operator - $20.50

Magnera Corporation
Candler, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
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  • Hiring entry level production operators
  • 12-hour swing shifts with 1 week off each month
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Benefits include comprehensive package with 401k employer contribution & paid time off
  • Background & drug screening required
  • GED or equivalent require

Under direct supervision, responsible for the daily operations of a non-woven production line ensuring a quality product, maintaining a safe environment, and achieving desired key performance measurements. Processes include opening, carding, entangling, drying, calendaring, winding, slitting and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all tasks in a safe manner, complies with all safety rules. Identifies and reports unsafe operations to the Team Lead immediately.
  • Executes the change over process; set-up the production equipment and supplies before executing job orders; ensures product receipe compliance.
  • Inspects equipment to identify any replacements, malfucntions, and repairs; recommends improvements.
  • Brings product samples to the lab per defined inspection plan. Report any quality issue with incoming raw material or finished good materials to the Team Lead and to the Quality team.
  • Completes all process and quality records as requested. Reports any changes for process parameters, any issues with equipment as needed, to the Team Land and to Process Engineers.
  • Ensures all process parameters are set as per the recipe or within the acceptable range defind by process to ensure a quality product.
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks per defined schedule.
  • Performs routine or minor maintenance of equipment. Assists to remove jams, to replace belts, and other routine maintenance. Particpates in card repair such as rewiring and card set-ups.
  • Troubleshoots process and equipment issues using analytical trouble shooting and other tools.
  • Operates a forklift to move various items in the manufacturing area. Complies with FIFO system for raw materials.
  • Maintains housekeeping expectations. Complete housekeeping audits and reports findings.
  • Contributes to waste management programs.
  • Uses operatoring systems for O&B, carding, entangling, winder, hammermill and slitter operations.
  • Ensures full traceability by scanning raw material and finished goods.
  • Attends Tier One meeting and plant wide meetings; Attends all scheduled training.
  • Complies with hygiene policy and non-conforming materials procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Good Computer Skills.
  • Good Mechanical Skills.
  • Two (2) years manufacturing experience, preferred
  • Six (6) months forktruck experience, preferred

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