Machine Operator Weekends (Fri - Sun) 12-hour Shift

Aptar Group • Lincolnton, NC

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About The Position

Aptar is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Machine Operator for its manufacturing operations. The role develops skills in managing material flow, monitoring equipment, making adjustments, and ensuring product quality and equipment condition meet specifications. It also includes maintaining housekeeping standards, following safety protocols, suggesting improvements to equipment performance and safety, and complying with applicable plant certifications such as ISO 9001:2000, SQF, and BRC.

The position works 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule rotation, specifically Friday through Sunday. The listed day shift is 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM, and the listed night shift is 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. Operators arrange materials and machinery, monitor production, inspect and package products, maintain production records, respond to equipment alarms, and provide machine-operation relief during breaks.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, count, and write proficiently.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 12-hour shifts.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and effective communication.
• Team-oriented mindset and self-direction.
• Proficiency in computer data entry and editing, with the ability to learn and use departmental software.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Strong knowledge of packaging processes.
• Eagerness to learn and achieve core competency within the first 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of operator and/or technical experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of packaging applications.
• Familiarity with the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow all system procedures and company policies.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the shift to communicate effectively with the outgoing team.
• Arrange and set up materials, handling equipment, and machinery.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure finished products meet quality and quantity standards.
• Identify and discard defective goods and packaging components.
• Replenish, stock, and organize packaging supplies.
• Keep machinery clean throughout the shift.
• Maintain daily reports on goods produced.
• Review activity boards for scheduled color changes, conversions, and setups.
• Create, label, and number boxes, and prepare move tickets.
• Verify box labels against product specifications and shop orders.
• Interpret and apply visual inspection criteria, mold maps, and supplemental product information.
• Package and label test product samples for tagging.
• Conduct visual inspections, including color matching, according to inspection plans.
• Respond to alarms, check for stuck parts, and use the Process Monitor on presses.
• Operate emergency stops on closing machines, grinders, and auxiliary equipment, and follow lockout/tagout procedures as needed.
• Provide machine-operation relief during breaks.
• Perform inspection duties as needed when Cell Leads are absent.
• Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k and retirement savings plan
• Vacation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Wellness plan
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Personal development and training opportunities through an award-winning corporate university
• Performance-based bonus plan

What This Job Offers

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