Machine Operator II
About The Position
Sets up and operates packaging or production machines according to established procedures and guidelines. Fills, secures, and labels containers to company or customer specifications, verifies packaged goods against package invoices, and reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery. Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately and on time, documents inventory numbers and weights, and organizes packages. May perform minor repairs to packaging equipment. Works under moderate supervision and is fully proficient in a specific area of discipline.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in a related manufacturing or logistics area; experience with automated machinery is preferred.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Ability to maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Ability to move and operate safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, and masks as needed for the job.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
- Ability to work well and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
- Flexibility in working hours as required by operations.
- Ability to remain in a constant state of alertness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated machinery.
Responsibilities
- Operate high-volume industrial bottling and packaging equipment, including clearing minor jams and malfunctions.
- Load, monitor, count, and sort materials and ensure quality products are produced promptly on basic to moderately complex machines, including drop packing, bliss box, labeling, mixing, and SIG machines.
- Complete quality checks on time and record results in a computer or tablet.
- Assist maintenance with production changeovers as needed, with limited supervision.
- Remove defective products or equipment from the line and reposition materials to maintain efficient production flow.
- Review bills of materials to ensure the correct components are being used in production.
- Assist maintenance technicians with basic tasks as requested.
- Follow quality, safety, and operational procedures.
- Prepare packaging materials and load products into boxes when required.
- Cross-train others on basic to moderately complex machines as needed.
- Fill in for other roles when qualified or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
