Packaging Line Operator
About The Position
The Packaging Line Operator ensures the efficient operation of assigned packaging lines under normal supervision. The role involves setting up and adjusting equipment, completing product changeovers and quality checks, monitoring scales and product flow, maintaining supplies and cleanliness, and following safety, sanitation, and GMP standards. Operators report production or quality issues, contribute to continuous improvement, and complete required documentation. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration. The work includes prolonged standing, walking, communication, and sensory tasks, as well as frequent handling, climbing, balancing, and other physical movements. Available shifts are AM, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., or PM, 6 p.m.–6 a.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule; a shift differential is offered for the PM shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of relevant machine operating experience.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification.
- Ability to learn continuously and adapt quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
- Technical ability and comfort with digital tools, including accurate data entry.
- Clear communication skills; ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and complete documentation independently in English.
- Attention to detail, with a focus on product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
- Physical capability to meet job requirements, including frequent bending and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles.
- Positive, team-focused attitude and ability to work independently or collaboratively using analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate, set up, and adjust equipment on assigned packaging lines to ensure proper function and efficiency.
- Perform product changeovers, quality inspections, and testing, and maintain documentation to meet specifications.
- Monitor and calibrate scales to ensure accurate weights and consistent product flow.
- Maintain supplies, prevent contamination, and uphold cleanliness and compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.
- Report quality or production issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Complete required reports and other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Insurance beginning on the first day of employment
- 401(k) match up to 6%
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Wellness days
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Education reimbursement
- Shift differential for the PM shift
- Bonus eligibility
- Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Retirement savings benefits
- Medical, family, and bereavement leave support
- Company-supported volunteering time
- Mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
