Production Operator & Packer

Eastman•Fieldale, VA

About The Position

Eastman is seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join its manufacturing team as Production Operator & Packers. The role safely operates production equipment, packages finished goods, performs warehouse duties including forklift operation, carries out routine maintenance activities, and contributes to a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Team Manager and follows a 12-hour straight day shift schedule from 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM. The operator follows company safety, environmental, and quality policies; participates in safety activities; uses required PPE; and keeps work areas clean and organized. The role includes communicating and collaborating with supervisors, maintenance personnel, quality representatives, and team members; operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment; troubleshooting process or equipment issues; inspecting equipment and assisting with preventive maintenance; packaging and inspecting products; and preparing materials and finished goods for storage or shipment. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, performing frequent movements such as bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing stairs, and regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, and production documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing equipment operations.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and climb stairs.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms.
Ability to package, palletize, wrap, label, and move products throughout the shift.
Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment as authorized.
Ability to read work instructions, product labels, gauges, and computer screens.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or machine operation experience.
Experience using computerized manufacturing or inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, inspections, and training activities; wear required PPE; maintain clean and organized work areas; and promptly report hazards and unsafe conditions.
Communicate with supervisors, maintenance personnel, quality representatives, and team members, and collaborate to meet production schedules and departmental goals.
Assist with training and onboarding activities as needed and perform other duties assigned by management.
Start up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and shut down manufacturing equipment.
Monitor machine performance and process conditions to meet quality and production requirements.
Feed raw materials into equipment and remove finished products from the production process.
Identify and respond to equipment alarms, process deviations, and operational issues.
Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventive maintenance activities.
Set up and adjust machines and monitor their operation to maintain efficiency.
Package finished products according to quality standards and customer specifications.
Inspect products and packaging materials for defects, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.
Label, palletize, wrap, stage, and prepare finished goods for storage or shipment.
Load and unload materials, packaging supplies, products, carts, and dollies.
Move materials throughout the facility using approved material-handling equipment.

Benefits

Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
Medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage.
Health Savings Account option.
Voluntary benefits including vision, optional life, and critical-illness protection.
Financial-planning tools.
Family-building assistance, including adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources.
Parental leave.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
401(k) with company match and an additional annual retirement contribution.
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation.
Mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs.