Lead Production Machine Operator

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Bethany - CT

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Date Published:

03-Jun-2026

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Lead Production Machine Operator  to work at a company located in the Grand Prairie, TX area!

Job Title: Lead Production Machine Operator 
 
Job Location: Grand Prairie, TX
 
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $30Hr.
Schedule: M – F 3PM -11PM 
 
Job Description:                                                          
 
The Jobsquad is looking for a Production Machine OP for one of our clients.
 
Contact info. Lorena Colon 954-658-1341/305-915-1970
 
 
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
 
Pay: $30/Hr
 
Shift: 2nd *3PM – 11PM
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary. 
 
1.         Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (15%):
•           Provide Backup to production staff of Preparing Materials Needed for Order. 
•           Lead Production Associate is focused on 5 to 8 pieces of equipment to ensure fulfillment of the following duties:
o           Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
o          Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
o          Startup machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine. 
o          Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
2.          Housekeeping (5%):
•           Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
 
3.         Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):
•           Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
•           Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns. 
 
4.          Quality Control (10%):
•           Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
•           Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
•           Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
 
5.          Equipment & Materials (5%):
•           Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials need, shortages, failures, required repairs etc. 
 
6.          Leadership, Mentorship & Training (35%):
•           Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team. 
•           Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant. 
•           Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team. 
•           For shift without a supervisor, they provide they are acting supervisor. 
•           Floor level escalation for team questions. 
•           Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues. 
•           Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety. 
 
7.          Business Systems Maintenance (25%):
•           Input work order closing. 
•           Perform physical inventory and update system. 
•           Update work orders based inventory availability.
 
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS    
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
            
•           Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
•           Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
•           Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
•           Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience. 
•           5+ Years Plant experience.
 
Education and Experience:
•           High School Diploma or equivalent. 
 
Physical Requirements: 
 
•           Must pass pre-employment physical. 
•           Lift:   Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds. 
•           Push/Pull:  Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds. 
•           Stand:  Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day. 
•           Sitting:  Must be able to sit 5%  of the day. 
•           Twisting/Bending:  Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day. 
•           Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling:  Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the time
 

The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. 
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