Entry Level Machine Operator-2nd Shift - Fairfield, CA

VetJobs • Fairfield, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2nd shift position for a Machine Operator, with core hours from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The role involves tending packaging equipment, including confectionery printing equipment. The position requires the ability to work overtime, which may include varying start and end times, and weekends, depending on business needs. The company is particularly interested in attracting military-affiliated job seekers, including Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work overtime, which may include working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Tends packaging equipment including confectionery printing equipment.
• Performs duties associated with the tending of a variety of packaging equipment in the department.
• Continuously tends confectionery printing equipment, making independent adjustments to maintain high print quality.
• Performs filling and cleaning of ink fountains, ensuring proper ink consistency through thinning with proper solvents.
• Performs independent adjustments and corrections to assigned equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Inspects all production to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Takes direction from the Packaging Machine Operator assigned to the equipment.
• Completes all required paperwork, including volumes consumed and corresponding lot codes, checklists, weight log sheets, and warehouse transfers.
• Performs cursory preventative maintenance duties on assigned equipment, potentially using written manuals in English.
• May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as directed by the Packaging Supervisor.
• Performs all duties assigned within the packaging department, including packing cases or caddies, palletizing cases, gathering, mixing, and feeding product to packaging equipment, inspection of product, and assembly of cartons or cases.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

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