Job Details

Clayton Services is searching for a Production Operator to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Production Operator will be responsible for operating machinery, maintaining production efficiency, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Benefits: Excellent benefits available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, and more.
Schedule: Must be able to work a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, including weekends (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on)
Shifts: Day shift (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) and night shift (6:00 pm - 6:00 am) are available.

Production Operator Responsibilities:

• Safely operate machinery to achieve production goals while maintaining efficiency and adhering to quality standards.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, and removing debris, to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company safety policies at all times.
• Accurately track and record product counts throughout the production process.
• Identify quality issues with raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain appropriate machine speed to meet production targets.
• Monitor and minimize scrap levels in accordance with production standards.
• Support cross-training initiatives and assist in other departmental roles as needed.
• Adhere to 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Demonstrate company values, including accountability, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature changes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of handling changing production requirements.
• Ability to use tools such as tape measures, calipers, banding equipment, hand tools, and utility knives.
• Proficiency in basic math.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

• Physically able to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to wear PPE (steel-toed shoes, eye/ear protection, high-visibility clothing, etc.).