Machine Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to work a mandatory 12-hour rotating or swing-shift schedule, alternating between day and night shifts at two-week intervals.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to frequently walk or stand, occasionally bend or kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull.
• Ability to safely move materials using appropriate equipment, which may include a forklift, crane, or hoist.
• Familiarity with various hand tools and ability to read a tape measure to the sixteenth of an inch.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Essity safety standards, company rules, and safety training guidelines to protect yourself and coworkers.
• Identify and communicate hazards and safety issues to appropriate personnel, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep the assigned machine running and producing quality products.
• Inspect products regularly, identify defects or quality issues, and make adjustments to meet required quality standards.
• Lead changeovers and perform other technical activities as needed.
• Order, prepare, and install raw materials according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate machine performance to workers on preceding and following shifts.
• Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area during the shift and at shift transitions, using appropriate equipment to clean the machine and dispose of debris in hoppers.
• Complete required documentation and data files for tracking.
• Use the Levels Program to develop technical skills and knowledge as part of normal job progression.
• Continuously monitor and maintain product quality through visual and mechanical inspection, while working safely.

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO medical insurance
• EyeMed vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Wellness program through Rally Healthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees