Manufacturing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

PELLON, officially known as PCP Group, LLC, is a leading provider of specialty nonwoven fabrics and materials that support industries ranging from fashion and home textiles to industrial applications. With decades of expertise, we’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability in everything we produce.

We are currently seeking Manufacturing Associates to join our Clearwater, FL team. As a Manufacturing Associate at Pellon , you will play a critical role in operating production equipment, supporting material flow, and ensuring finished products meet quality standards. This hands-on position is essential to keeping our manufacturing operations running efficiently and provides the opportunity to contribute to a company that values teamwork, attention to detail, safety, and operational excellence.

Duties include:

• Operate production and converting equipment to manufacture nonwoven fabric materials according to specifications.

• Inspect finished materials for defects, inconsistencies, or damage and report quality concerns.

• Package finished goods, label products accurately, and prepare pallets for transfer to the warehouse.

• Load raw materials (fabric rolls, cores, packaging supplies) onto machinery as needed.

• Assist with inventory movement between production and warehouse as required.

• Participate in cross-training to operate multiple production lines or equipment.

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.

• Perform routine inspections and quality checks on products before packaging or shipment.

• Assist with setup, adjustments, and changeovers of production machinery.

• Accurately record production data, including output counts, downtime, and material usage.

• Perform routine housekeeping and keep work areas clean and organized to support safe operations.

• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines when working around machinery and materials.

• Collaborate with team members, leads, and supervisors to meet daily production goals.

*Requirements*

• 1–2 years of prior warehouse experience required.

• 1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.

• Experience operating or assisting with production machinery preferred.

• Comfortable performing machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers (training provided).

• Ability to complete production documentation accurately.

• Forklift or material handling experience preferred but not required.

• Experience in textile, converting, or nonwoven manufacturing highly preferred.

• Prior experience working with quality standards or inspections.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Willingness to learn multiple production lines (cross-training).

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Employment contingent upon successful background check and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday thru Friday

Overtime / Weekends as needed

Open to transitioning to a second shift in the near future upon completion of training, with availability for two days per week.

Location: In-Person

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy.

PELLON maintains a safety-first manufacturing environment in compliance with OSHA regulations. Employees work around machinery, industrial equipment, and noise, and are required to follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and participate in ongoing safety training.

PELLON is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

PCP Group, LLC, also known as Pellon Consumer Products, is a Clearwater, Florida-based company specializing in high-quality textile products for the crafting and sewing industries. Operating under the Pellon® brand, the company offers a wide range of materials, including interfacings, batting, fiber fill, elastics, and fusible webs, catering to quilters, sewers, and crafters.

Company Description

PCP Group, LLC, also known as Pellon Consumer Products, is a Clearwater, Florida-based company specializing in high-quality textile products for the crafting and sewing industries. Operating under the Pellon® brand, the company offers a wide range of materials, including interfacings, batting, fiber fill, elastics, and fusible webs, catering to quilters, sewers, and crafters.