Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Machine Operator (2nd or 3rd Shift)
Location: Milford, CT
Pay: $26.20/hour
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Position Overview

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Packaging Machine Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will operate and monitor automated packaging equipment, ensure product quality, and support efficient, safe production processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated packaging machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines
• Maintain continuous production by supplying machines with materials and components
• Perform product changeovers and verify accuracy of bills of materials
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and escalate mechanical problems to maintenance as needed
• Conduct routine quality checks and accurately complete production and shift documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through daily housekeeping tasks
• Track and record production data, inventory usage, and operational performance
• Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and leadership to meet production goals
• Support additional packaging and production tasks as assigned
• Work overtime or weekends as needed and remain flexible with shift assignments

Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to train and qualify on multiple packaging machines and equipment
• Consistent record of safety, attendance, and job performance
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Effective communication skills across teams and departments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience operating high-speed automated production or packaging equipment preferred

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