Material Processing Operator (1st Shift starting at $19.98/hour)

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

We are looking for a dependable Material Processing Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will prepare, mix, and package filter materials by following detailed work instructions and safety procedures. This position is hands-on and plays an important role in ensuring product quality and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow mix instructions and log sheets to ensure correct materials, quantities, and labeling
• Load and prepare raw materials (bulk and bagged) into mixing equipment
• Operate scales, hoppers, bulk bag systems, and mixers to measure and transfer materials accurately
• Wear required PPE (such as Tyvek suits, respirators, safety blades, etc.) and follow all safety guidelines
• Monitor mixing equipment and refill materials as needed to keep production running
• Start up, run, and shut down equipment according to standard work instructions
• Transfer finished mixes into bulk bags and ensure they are properly secured and labeled
• Move materials safely using pallet jacks and overhead cranes
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Communicate with team leads as needed regarding safety, procedures, or equipment setup

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions
• Basic math skills for weighing and measuring materials
• Experience working in manufacturing or with industrial mixers, bulk bags, or powdered materials preferred
• Forklift or pallet jack experience (or willingness to be trained)
• Ability and willingness to wear required PPE
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.