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Production Operator

Company:
Apidel Technologies
Location:
Ennis, TX
Posted:
June 16, 2025
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Description:

Job Description

Qualifications:

Must have 3+ years in a quality inspection position or in a quality lab position to be considered.

Please do not submit candidates that do not have the required quality inspection and quality testing in a lab environment with lab instrumentation in a manufacturing environment.

If they have a completed post-secondary education, they must also have 3 years experience.

If they do not have any post-secondary education, they must have at least 5 years experience.

Position has the potential to go temp to perm, based on performance and attendance. Candidate must be able to work night shift - 7pm - 7am. Training will likely be on day shift, but will go to nights once trained.

Please focus on submitted candidates that would be able to pass a color-blind test, as they will be tasked with visually checking shingles for color correctness.

Candidate must have quality inspection work.

They will be working the line, but will need to inspect product for color, measuring shingles, etc.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED In order to abide by certain OSHA and local government agency regulations, mandatory safety training, protective gear and chemical handling procedures are required.

Must be able to read/write and possess strong mathematical skills.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to obtain additional training as needed.

*Will be required to pass a competency test prior to interviewing.

Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts.

Work Schedule - We use the Fixed Pitman schedule, which is is a 24-hour shift system that uses four teams working 12-hour shifts to provide around-the-clock coverage.

Fixed Pitman schedule - Two teams work day shifts, and the other two work night shifts.

Teams work a 2-3-2 pattern, which is two days on, two days off, three days on, and two days off. The same teams work the same shifts throughout the cycle.

Schedule Breakdown Example:

Crew C works 6:45 PM 7:00 AM shifts and has off days on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday in the first week, and on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday in the second week.

Crew D works 6:45 PM 7:00 AM shifts and has off days on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday in the first week, and on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday in the second week.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for Line Inspection duties.

This employee must demonstrate core skills, which include understanding company safety policies, adherence to the SGC Principles of Conduct and Action guidelines, as well as, the five SGC Attitudes.

Also 5-S requirements, sustaining the process and general housekeeping are required. Employee must follow verbal and written instructions and have knowledge of product line and manufacturing standards.

The normal operating duties listed below are not intended to be inclusive and may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or are assigned by supervision for success of the operation.

Able to perform quality tests to determine conformance of finished products and stop the line if needed

Able to conduct routine and assigned audits

Maintain 5S of the line inspection work area, tools and materials

Make decisions concerning product quality and provide support to operations

Able to work independently or with a team, and maintain good communication skills

Must be able to work closely with plant production personnel to resolve quality issues, assess compliance with standards, reject obviously non-conforming material in real time

Enter test data in required systems

Able to read, interpret, and follow SOPs, labels, instructions, specifications, and reference materials

Must be able to follow written procedures

Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be self-driven, and motivated

Must adhere to testing frequencies mandated in regard to finished products

Fill in for absent or vacationing employee in the same roll.

Must be able to work 12 hours, lift 50 lbs. on a repeated basis over a normal workday, and climb ladders safely.

Comments/Special Instructions:

Do not copy and paste the job description onto the candidates resume. Only submit day shift candidates. The shift follows a modified Pitman schedule. It consists of a 2-week cycle where each team works 2 consecutive shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 3 consecutive shifts, followed by 2 days off duty, works 2 consecutive shifts, followed by 3 days off duty. Two teams are assigned day shifts while the other two are assigned night shifts. One week would be 36 hours working and the next week would be 48 hours working. 12-hour shifts. Please focus on submitted candidates that would be able to pass a color-blind test, as they will be tasked with visually checking shingles for color correctness. Candidate MUST have quality inspection work. They will be inspecting product for color, measuring shingles, etc. *Please note that the Ennis site starts people on a specific orientation date (approx 2/month), not just starting workers as they clear.

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