Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1 operates and supports Single Paper (SSPP) and Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S) production lines to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operations in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role maintains equipment, materials, and tools; operates pre-pack machinery and supporting automated systems; monitors line performance; and addresses production and quality issues. The operator performs changeovers, 5S activities, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks, uses line-monitoring and quality-control software, and collaborates with area leaders to meet operational goals and support continuous improvement.

The position is offered on a 7 AM–7 PM schedule in a 2-2-3 rotation and pays $22.30 per hour, paid weekly. The work is based at the office, store, or factory specified in the advert. Physical demands include continuous standing and walking, turning side-to-side, lifting products up to 33 pounds, grabbing or pinching, reaching away from the body, and bending or squatting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour shift.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision while following safety and quality rules and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Basic understanding of how to execute the escalation process.
• Critical thinking skills to assess whether an issue can be resolved independently or requires support.
• Awareness of production processes and material flows.
• Ability to make precise machine adjustments, including fine adjustments within thousandths of an inch.
• Medium PC knowledge.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting products up to 33 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in production or manufacturing, ideally in high-volume, fast-paced semi-automated production lines.
• Existing Prepack Foil Machine Operator 1, 2, 3, or 4 experience, or equivalent previous machine-operating experience (0–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Operate and support SSPP and DSPP-S production lines in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and tools in proper condition to support reliable line performance.
• Operate pre-pack equipment, including bag makers, counting machines, scales, manual tables, and other automated production equipment.
• Monitor line performance and propose or implement improvements to maintain or increase hourly output.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate them according to the defined process when necessary.
• Perform changeovers, 5S activities, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Analyze and correct rejects or errors generated by scales or counting equipment, making adjustments to prevent recurrence.
• Use line-monitoring and quality-control software during production orders and changeovers.
• Collaborate with Team Coordinators, Supervisors, and other area leaders to support operational goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enhanced paid family care leave options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Access to the Headspace App and local wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Colleague discount beginning on the first day.
• Bonus scheme when goals are reached and if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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