Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Location: Dover, NH Job Type: Temp to Hire Salary: $21-24/hour depending on experience Shift - 1st 5:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for the overall production and operation of a highly complex converting machine, including setup, operation, troubleshooting, training, housekeeping, and basic crew-level maintenance. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality machine performance within the designated department while supporting overall production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor assigned converting machinery to produce products that meet customer specifications, company quality standards, and production schedules.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report mechanical or electrical issues affecting machine performance, making basic adjustments when appropriate and escalating maintenance concerns as needed.
• Inspect product output throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards, promptly reporting any non-conforming materials or production issues to production management.
• Accurately record and maintain production data within designated production software systems to ensure reliable operational reporting and traceability.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area by staging materials, managing workflow, and supporting smooth machine operation and production continuity.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, proactively identifying and reporting safety concerns to minimize workplace risk.
• Collaborate with production leadership to achieve performance objectives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, output, and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as business dictates.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years of machine operation experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues or irregularities during production.
• Must be able to complete tasks that require specific speed or productivity quotas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods, as well as bend and stoop frequently. The role requires repetitive fine manipulation with hands, and the employee must use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.