Machine Operator- 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

2nd Shift- Machine Operator – Manufacturing

• $21-26 per hour
• 2nd Shift (5PM-5AM)
• Rotating schedule (must be available to work every other weekend)
• Located in Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to operate and monitor automated pouching and production line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining production standards, meeting daily output goals, ensuring product quality, and completing all required production documentation accurately.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on machine operating experience, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, and shut down assigned production equipment according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Monitor machine performance and production output to ensure daily production goals and quality standards are consistently met.

• Make authorized machine adjustments to maintain proper operating speeds and product specifications.

• Complete batch records, production logs, and all required documentation accurately and in real time.

• Perform routine in-process quality inspections and document results according to established requirements.

• Complete equipment changeovers following documented procedures and production standards.

• Minimize product waste and scrap through proper material handling, accurate product counts, and timely reporting of quality or material concerns.

• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic operator-level maintenance checks.

• Identify and report unusual equipment conditions or performance issues to the Equipment Maintenance team.

• Immediately stop production and notify the Production Supervisor of any safety or product-quality concerns.

• Maintain compliance with all GMP standards, safety procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Previous experience operating automated production, pouching, packaging, or similar industrial machinery preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to make routine equipment adjustments.

• Ability to accurately complete production paperwork, batch records, and quality documentation.

• Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and verifying production quantities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality.

• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled 12-hour shifts, including nights and alternating weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Important: General warehouse experience, picking, packing, or material handling alone does not meet the machine operation experience requirement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.

• Frequent bending, reaching, and working around production equipment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE and gowning.

Schedule & Employment Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

• Shifts Available: Days or Nights.

• Weekends: Alternating weekends required.

• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire through the staffing agency, with the opportunity to transition to direct hire after 520 hours worked.

• Training: Two-week training period, Monday–Friday, before transitioning to the assigned shift.

• Pre-Employment Requirements: All required pre-employment requirements must be completed by the first day of work.

Work Environment

• GMP-regulated manufacturing and production facility.

• Full gowning and required PPE throughout the production floor.

• Strong flavor aromas present throughout the shift.

Employee Recognition

Employees are eligible for the Employee of the Month Program , with one employee recognized on each shift every month and a $100 bonus awarded to each selected employee.