Assistant Machine Operator

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

The Assistant Machine Operator supports the production of high-quality vacuum pouches by assisting with machine operation, material preparation, product inspection, and production documentation. This position works closely with Machine Operators to ensure production runs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards.

The Assistant Machine Operator plays a key role in maintaining smooth production flow by supplying materials, performing quality checks, monitoring machine performance, and assisting with changeovers and production setups. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist Machine Operators with machine setups, changeovers, and production runs.
• Stage and prepare raw materials, film rolls, and production supplies required for manufacturing orders.
• Load materials onto production equipment as directed by the Machine Operator.
• Monitor machine operation and communicate quality, safety, or performance concerns to the Machine Operator.
• Inspect vacuum pouches for seal integrity, appearance, dimensions, and other quality requirements.
• Remove defective products and assist with troubleshooting minor production issues.
• Assist in maintaining production efficiency by minimizing downtime and ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials.
• Accurately complete manufacturing orders, production paperwork, and required documentation.
  Record production counts, downtime events, scrap, and other operational data as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all company safety, quality, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Assist Packagers, Machine Operators, and other production team members as needed to support production goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Operate material handling equipment and production support equipment in accordance with company policies, when authorized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Get Paid When You Need It!

• Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday
• Convenient pay card option - no bank account required
• Take control of your finances with flexible pay access

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. 

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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