Machine Operator, 1st Shift

HuFriedyGroup•Lawrenceville, GA

4d•$18 - $19

About The Position

HuFriedyGroup is hiring a Machine Operator to set up, adjust, and operate a variety of production machinery to manufacture high-quality finished products. The role works with moderate assistance and oversight from team leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime to meet customer commitments. The position emphasizes safe machine operation, adherence to documented quality procedures and Good Documentation Practices, meeting labor and machine standards, and following written instructions and specifications. Operators maintain 6S practices at their workstation and contribute ideas to make work safer, easier, better, and faster. HuFriedyGroup welcomes candidates from varied educational backgrounds; lack of a college degree or high school diploma will not disqualify applicants. The company describes itself as an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work safely with mechanical equipment.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience; experience in flexographic or paper conversion industries is preferred.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry products weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work standing and perform repetitive hand movements for eight to twelve hours.
Ability to read and apply work instructions, drawings, machine manuals, and inspection checklists.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of lean experience.
Manufacturing experience in the flexographic or paper conversion industry.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of production machinery to produce high-quality finished products.
Understand and follow company and department safety practices, including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and promptly notifying site leadership of unsafe conditions.
Follow documented procedures, quality practices, and Good Documentation Practices; monitor the quality of personal work and notify department leadership if quality practices cannot be maintained.
Work flexible hours, including overtime, as needed to meet customer commitments.
Meet established labor and machine standards.
Read and apply instructions and specifications from work instructions, drawings, machine manuals, and inspection checklists.
Maintain 6S practices at the workstation and contribute ideas for improving safety, ease, quality, and speed of work.