Machine Operator

The Machine Operator runs filling and packaging machinery safely and to quality and production standards. This role performs product quality checks alongside lab personnel, handles minor maintenance and repairs, and works closely with the Mixing, Scheduling, and Warehouse teams to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate filling and packaging machinery safely and to quality and production standards
• Operate and program all related printing machines
• Perform product quality control checks for each line, working in concert with lab personnel
• Maintain product quality through machine adjustments
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on production equipment
• Read production schedules and communicate what they require
• Coordinate with the Mixing team, Scheduling, and Warehouse to provide required information and meet production requirements
• Follow safe workplace practices and all PPE requirements at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Ability to obtain lift truck certification within 30 days of hire
• Strong attendance and punctuality record

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules
• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude for machine adjustments and minor repairs
• Ability to learn and program printing equipment
• Attention to detail for quality control checks

Schedule: First Shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:45 pm

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to lift 30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift, as well as standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, noise, and production materials, and requires proper use of all PPE and operation of a lift truck once certified.

Who is M-D?

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product.

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It results from more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity ~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision ~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment ~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication ~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.

Stewardship ~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

M-D Building Products, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.