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Production Operator - Bay City Location

Vantage Plastics
Bay, MI Other
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
Job summary:

A production operator oversees and coordinates the production process, including, operating machines, monitoring equipment, maintaining equipment, testing materials, enforcing safety, and packaging.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for logging in and out of production jobs as required for accurate data collection.
  • Responsible running production jobs to standard. (Understand how to achieve targeted parts per hour).
  • Responsible for accurate and timely machine set-ups. (less than 1 hour 45 minutes)
  • Responsible notifying a team leader whenever two scrap have been run, so they can assist with getting the machine running good parts again.
  • Responsible for filling out any and all production related forms. Ex: (Operator log, production inspection reports, job traveler and machine set-up sheets)
  • Responsible for measuring the production parts every hour and documenting the sizes every three hours.
  • Responsible for understanding and following product specifications and producing a clean product free of any dust or debris.
  • Responsible for putting away the brooms and shovels when they're not being used.
  • Responsible for keeping the assigned work area clean and organized.
  • Responsible for the assigned tool boxes and the tools in the boxes. (report any missing tools at the beginning of your shift to avoid charges)
  • Responsible for always putting the first article trays with the production tool when it is pulled out of the production machine
  • Responsible for putting the blue book in the team leader office when the job is complete.
  • Responsible for filling out the job traveler, so sheet and finished goods can be easily reconciled.
  • Responsible for following all ISO related processes for labeling and identification.
  • Responsible for notifying the material handlers when materials need to be returned to inventory at the end of every production job.


  • Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Have good listening skills.
  • Able to understand & follow written communications. Ability to write legibly and convey information on the operator log.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, reach, bend, twist, turn, over long periods of time.
  • Ability to grasp, hold, and maneuver hand power tools
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Education/Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.


Vantage Plastics does conduct pre-employment drug screening, however, THC is exempt from screening.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with match
  • Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
  • Health savings account
  • Flex spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

12.5 hour shift

Night shift

Day shift

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