Machine Operator (28273, 2nd Shift 3:30-2am)

**Job Summary** The Machine Operator operates production machine(s) that packages a variety of products. ### Key Responsibilities **Essential Job Duties** - Reads schedule to obtain work orders and volume of packages to be produced. - Selects, positions, and secures packaging such as film, cubes, boxes, containers, etc. - Positions and secures proper former and loads hopper with correct product. - Moves controls to adjust print and checks seals for quality (bags). - Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of packaging to specifications. - Labels boxes that have been inspected and signed off by supervisor. - Packages packaging in labeled boxes and loads pallets for shipment. - Cleans and maintains work area and equipment. - Able to be forklift certified (if needed). - Able to work overtime and weekends when needed. - Follow and practice safety rules and regulations. - In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike. - Adheres to company Policy and Procedures. - Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. - Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues. - Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize. - Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position. - Meets department productivity standards. - May perform other duties as required. **Scope of Responsibility** - This job follows standard practices and procedures, and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision. ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise **Knowledge and Skill Requirements** - **Language Ability:** Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English. - **Math Ability:** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - **Reasoning Ability:** Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. - **Computer Skills:** Ability to function/control/program machine’s internal computer system **Education and Experience** - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Prior forklift training and experience preferred. **Physical Demands** - The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Able to stand for a long period of time. **Work Environment** - Work is performed in a plant/production floor environment and disruptions occur infrequently. - The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. ### Benefits - Affordable healthcare (medical/dental/vision) - Opportunity to participate in the Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Short Term Disability Insurance paid by the company - Basic life Insurance equals to your annual salary paid by the company - Employee Assistance Program – paid by the company - Long Term Disability Insurance - The opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance coverage for: - Life Insurance - Accident - Whole Life - Prepaid Legal - PTO (Paid Time Off) - 9 Paid Holidays per year - 401-k Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment)