Lead Machine Operator, 1st Shift

Masco • Heath, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To thrive as a Lead Machine Operator, you must bring strong production experience, safety awareness, and confidence to the filling line each day. In this role, you’ll guide team members on proper methods and safety procedures, ensure all materials are staged and ready, and keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. You will inspect quality relentlessly, monitor equipment performance, and make sure every can, label, and batch code is accurate and up to standard. We take pride in maintaining clean, well-organized work areas and in creating a production environment where everyone can succeed! Every day you will operate a variety of filling line equipment, measure and convert material quantities, train new employees, and jump in on line feeding or casing whenever needed. You’ll troubleshoot issues, request maintenance support, track inventory, and prepare production reports that keep the team aligned. We work together, we stay proactive, and we ensure the line never misses a beat! This dynamic role offers hands-on action, collaboration, and the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced production process with energy and confidence.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Dedicated individual to lead the filling line, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe production throughout each shift.
• Support for team members by providing clear instructions on proper work methods, safety protocols, and high-quality production standards.
• Skilled operators who can handle filling line equipment - labelers, bailers, fillers, forklifts, and automated control systems with accuracy and professionalism.
• Train new employees, oversee line-feeding activities, and ensure all pre-production and in-process work meets safety and quality expectations.
• Detail-driven performers who keep production flowing by maintaining equipment, tracking inventory, and delivering accurate reports on line output and performance.
• Responsibilities involve lifting products up to 75 lbs, several times throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members on proper methods and safety procedures.
• Ensure all materials are staged and ready.
• Keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Inspect quality relentlessly.
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Ensure every can, label, and batch code is accurate and up to standard.
• Operate a variety of filling line equipment.
• Measure and convert material quantities.
• Train new employees.
• Assist with line feeding or casing.
• Troubleshoot issues.
• Request maintenance support.
• Track inventory.
• Prepare production reports.

Benefits

• Lead Machine Operator starts at $22.00/hr
• $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment
• $0.50/hr increase at one year of employment
• $3/hr shift differential for off-shifts (starting 12 PM or later)
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses
• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year
• 5 days of sick time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match
• Annual retirement profit-sharing payments
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED