Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Propak Logistics • Montgomery, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a diligent and safety-focused Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of your assigned machinery, playing a crucial role in our production process. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable with machinery, and committed to safety, we encourage you to apply! Pay Rate: Range: $22.00 - 25.00 per hour Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour Guaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.

Requirements

• Experience as a Machine Operator preferred.
• Experience operating a SMETCO 300 series pallet sorter is a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow operational guidelines for machinery.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying and reporting machine issues.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Good math, language, and reading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and moving materials regularly throughout the shift (e.g., lumber, pallets), with the ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds.
• Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for operating tools, handling materials, and inspecting pallet quality.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, machinery sounds, and safety alarms in a noisy environment.
• Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for detailed work, reading measurements, identifying defects, and operating machinery safely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Machine Operator preferred.
• Experience operating a SMETCO 300 series pallet sorter is a plus.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating assigned equipment, such as a SMETCO 300 series pallet sorter, in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Sorting pallets to grade based on quality, manufacturer, and type, and inspecting them to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Performing routine checks and basic maintenance on machinery as required, including removing jams and clearing debris from stackers and conveyors.
• Immediately reporting any equipment problems or malfunctions to the appropriate authority.
• Ensuring the productive sorting of pallets through the machine.
• Hand-stacking pallets to appropriate heights and moving materials or pallets around the facility.
• Accurately completing all production paperwork to track progress.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace around your machine.
• Following all safety policies and procedures diligently.
• Adapting to new schedules or tasks based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Daily Pay Option
• Weekly Pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible Benefits
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D
• Vision Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts

What This Job Offers

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