Industrial Room Operator | 2nd Shift

Location: Belen, NM
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Overtime: Must be flexible for overtime during the week and on weekends

Position Overview

We are hiring an Industrial Room Operator for a well established manufacturing company in Belen, NM.

This is a great opportunity to join a strong manufacturing environment with the potential to become a permanent employee.

The company provides packaging solutions designed to protect products from moisture and oxygen throughout the supply chain. Its products include desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and humidity indicator solutions, with manufacturing operations located in the United States and internationally.

The Industrial Room Operator will be responsible for operating production and packaging equipment while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging machinery

• Ensure products are properly packaged and labeled

• Inspect products for quality before and during production

• Meet established production quantity and quality standards

• Accurately complete required production forms and documentation

• Load paper and materials onto production equipment

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulations

• Perform housekeeping duties throughout assigned production areas

• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift

• Lift and move materials as required

• Climb up to 6 step ladders when needed

• Work overtime during the week and on weekends as business needs require

• Perform additional production duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong attendance and reliability

• Ability to perform basic math calculations

• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow work instructions in English

• Ability to complete manual and physical production tasks

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, shift changes, or schedule rotations when needed

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety focused, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and able to perform repetitive and physical tasks throughout the shift. Strong attendance, attention to detail, and willingness to support overtime needs are important for success in this role.