Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Do you want to put your skills to work as a Machine Operator at our Processing Plant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania? Come join us at John Middleton Company where you will play a vital role in making sure that our production facility is running smoothly so we can continue to do what we do best manufacture highest quality products. You would be primarily responsible for performing and maintaining the operation of production panels to produce quality John Middleton products. You should be self-motivated, detail oriented and safety and quality conscious. This comes with great comprehensive benefits!

Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating machines and processing product to meet all quality requirements as a skilled machine operator
• Understanding and following safety rules and practices and ensuring the safety of self and others
• Reviewing and following written instructions, work procedures, and safety procedures and requirements
• Assisting area team members in ensuring operational procedures are being maintained according to company standards
• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, materials, or products
• Identifying and resolving problems in processes or equipment
• Ability to train and qualify on all HMI's
• Listening to others, asking questions, and explaining and sharing information with your team to solve problems
• Reviewing, interpreting, or entering data on paper and computers
• Using or cleaning machines, equipment, or tools
• Completing tasks that require manual work and some level of physical effort such as lifting to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, and walking or standing most of your shift

Some of the working conditions are not climate controlled, so you may be working in hot or cold conditions and in dusty or dirty work environments

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and for John Middleton Company
• Available to work any shift, and must be willing to work mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Possess manufacturing, operator experience, or relevant military experience preferred
• Two months of experience in tobacco primary processing facility preferred
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office preferred
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Additional Skills Required upon completion of 120-day probationary period:

• Must be certified in moving and lifting equipment, to include scissor lift and boom lift, or successfully train and pass all required tests to become fully certified
• Must be qualified on 1 or more HMI's and be able to fill in if needed

With the successful completion of your 120-day probationary period and demonstrated success, you will have the potential to rotate into other roles with unlimited opportunity to grow throughout the company.

Work Perks for You:

• Weekly pay schedule
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• 15 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions also known as a 401K: After just 90 days, you will eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to a 3% of compensation that you contribute. After one year of service, you will be eligible to receive additional company contributions between 13% and 17%, regardless of whether you personally contribute (details below)
• 8-12% company contribution based on Company performance
• 5% supplemental contribution
• Other Work-life Services includes: Discount to LA Fitness, service awards, dependent care flexible spending account, scholarship program, employee assistance program, and much more!