Manufacturing Machine Operator
About The Position
The Manufacturing Machine Operator provides frontline production support at the manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, Illinois. The role safely inspects, packages, and prepares finished products to meet established quality and production standards. It supports efficient manufacturing operations by maintaining product quality and continuous production flow, following safety and operational requirements, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals. The operator uses sound judgment within established procedures and helps maintain a safe, organized work environment. The schedule is a rotating day/night shift with 12-hour shifts. The position requires flexibility to work assigned schedules, including overtime when required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive production tasks with consistent quality.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Attention to detail while meeting production standards.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Flexibility to work assigned schedules, including overtime when required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience.
Responsibilities
- Package finished products according to production and customer specifications.
- Inspect products and packaging materials to verify they meet quality standards.
- Verify cartons are assembled, labeled, sealed, coded, and prepared for shipment.
- Supply, pack, and stage finished products to maintain continuous production flow.
- Train on multiple machines in the assigned department to support operational flexibility and production continuity.
- Palletize finished products accurately and safely.
- Perform routine product and packaging inspections and remove nonconforming materials.
- Monitor product quality throughout production and promptly communicate quality concerns.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Follow safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and quality deviations to appropriate personnel.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational effectiveness.
- Assist with machine adjustments and routine production support within established work instructions.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production, quality, and safety objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
