Machine Operator

Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will be the driving force behind our manufacturing efficiency, mastering the operation of diverse machinery to hit strict output and quality benchmarks. Whether working solo or as part of a high-energy, self-directed team, you will ensure that every phase of the process from initial startup to final packaging is executed with precision and a safety-first mindset.

What's in it for You

• Competitive Pay: Earn between $22 $25 per hour, with the final rate determined by your unique experience, education, and technical certifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access premium health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonus Potential: Eligibility for our incentive recognition program to reward your hard work.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing access to specialized training and development to help you earn new technical certifications and advance your career.

Responsibilities Include

• End-to-End Machine Operation: Expertly manage the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment, including complex startups, continuous monitoring, thorough cleaning, and systematic shutdowns.
• Material & Inventory Management: Utilize barcoding technology to stage materials, track accurate inventory levels during production runs, and maintain a steady supply of job-specific components.
• Logistics & Safety Inspections: Safely operate industrial vehicles, including forklifts, hoists, and pallet jacks; perform and document essential daily safety inspections on all transport equipment.
• Chemical Processing: Mix, test, and apply chemical formulas according to exact recipes; ensure the rigorous handling and eco-friendly disposal of all process-related substances.
• Quality Control & Troubleshooting: Conduct precise testing per control documents, monitor real-time data for deviations, and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to resolve quality gaps alongside Engineering and R&D.
• Digital Data Entry: Leverage ERP systems and MS Office to verify product specifications and log comprehensive production data upon completion of each run.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work cross-functionally with Quality and Research teams to pilot new procedures, troubleshoot mechanical glitches, and refine production workflows.
• Finishing & Reporting: Professional packaging of finished goods, including labeling, banding, and stretch-wrapping skids; provide detailed shift-change or progress reports to leadership.
• Leadership Support: Step in as a backup Lead Operator when necessary to ensure seamless continuity across the floor.
• Workplace Standards: Champion "5S" methodologies to sustain a pristine, organized, and hazard-free environment for yourself and the following shift.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience & Education: High School Diploma or GED required, backed by at least 2 years of hands-on machine operation within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Technical & Mathematical Aptitude: Strong competency in math for recipe mixing and measurement.
  • High learning agility with the ability to retain complex operational knowledge across multiple process areas.
  • Comfortable navigating ERP software and basic computer applications for data tracking.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including bending, pushing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.
  • Stamina to work within a fast-paced environment while strictly adhering to PPE and hazardous material safety protocols.
• Professional Traits:
  • Communication: Fully proficient in reading and speaking English to follow detailed technical instructions.
    • Dependability: A reliable team player with a "safety-first" attitude and a commitment to the assigned schedule, including mandatory overtime.
    • Detail-Oriented: Focused on precision to prevent waste and ensure all products meet high-performance standards.
    • Versatility: Eager to cross-train in different departments and adapt to evolving production needs.

Competitive Pay: Compensation is determined by candidate experience, education, certifications, and specific job-related skills. $22-$25 doe/hr

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program. Access to training and development to expand your technical certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.