Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1

the LEGO Group•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1 operates and supports Prepack Single Paper (SSPP) and Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S) production lines, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality operation in accordance with safety and quality standards. The operator maintains equipment, materials, and tools to support stable line performance; monitors output; troubleshoots operational issues; and makes appropriate adjustments to equipment and processes. The role also performs changeovers, 5S activities, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks; uses line-monitoring and quality-control software; and collaborates with team coordinators, supervisors, and area leaders to support operational goals and continuous improvement. The schedule is 7 AM–7 PM on a 2-2-3 schedule, and the position pays $22.30 per hour, paid weekly. The role requires the ability to work a 12-hour shift and involves 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. The workplace is the office, store, or factory specified in the advert; the exact location and workplace type are not stated.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be willing and able to work a 12-hour shift.
Be self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision while following safety and quality regulations and procedures.
Have basic knowledge of problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
Have a basic understanding of how to execute the escalation process.
Have critical-thinking skills to assess which situations can be resolved independently and when support is required.
Have a high level of awareness of production processes and material flows.
Be able to make precise machine adjustments, including fine adjustments within thousandths of an inch.
Have medium-level PC knowledge.
Be able to perform the physical demands described, including 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Preferred 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, 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 Prepack Single Paper (SSPP) and Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S) production lines in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Maintain equipment, materials, and tools in proper condition to support stable and reliable line performance.
Operate Prepack equipment, including bag makers, counting machines, scales, manual tables, and other automated systems or equipment supporting the production lines.
Monitor line performance and propose or implement improvements to maintain or increase hourly output.
Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate them when necessary according to the defined escalation process.
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 aligned with operational excellence.
Perform additional duties as assigned.