Production Operator

Job Title:
Production Operator

Job Description

The Production Operator sets up, operates, and troubleshoots highly automated packaging line equipment in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant manufacturing facility. This role ensures products meet quality standards, supports smooth line operation alongside packagers, and maintains accurate production records while following strict health, safety, and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up packaging line equipment and perform efficient changeovers to support different products and formats.
• Start, operate, and stop machines safely to complete production runs and perform basic troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Monitor packaging lines continuously to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, working closely with packagers and other team members.
• Conduct quality checks on weights, labels, packaging, and jams to ensure all products meet required specifications and standards.
• Use computers and scales to accurately enter and record data such as product weights and production metrics.
• Complete all required production, quality, and compliance paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform sanitation tasks as necessary to maintain a clean and safe production area in line with GMP standards.
• Enforce and follow Health and Safety protocols at all times, including proper use of PPE and safe machine operation.
• Apply a strong understanding of GMP protocols and ensure compliance on the production floor.
• Lead or support the operation of a production line, contributing to coordination of tasks and workflow as needed.
• Lift and move materials up to 30 lbs repeatedly as part of routine production and packaging activities.
• Assist with labelling, packing, and quality assurance activities to support overall production output and product integrity.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of machine operating experience on a packaging line.
• Proven experience with basic troubleshooting of production or packaging equipment.
• Strong English communication skills, including reading and writing, to follow instructions and complete documentation.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs repetitively and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating and monitoring automated production or packaging lines.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the ability to enforce GMP standards on the production floor.
• Comfort working in a very fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating activities on a production line.
• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance processes in a production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general machine operation and line operation in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Exposure to HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems for operating automated equipment.
• Experience in packaging, labelling, and packing processes.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a production facility.
• Forklift experience or comfort working around material handling equipment.
• Comfort using computers and scales to input and track production data.
• Knowledge of GMP-compliant environments and associated documentation practices.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term stability and growth with a large, established employer operating a modern, highly automated facility. Team members benefit from overtime pay after 40 hours, support for safety footwear through a reimbursement program after three months of service, and the chance to build their careers in a stable industry. The organization values safety, cleanliness, and professionalism, providing a structured environment where high performance and adherence to standards are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that operates under strict GMP standards. The environment is heavily automated, temperature-controlled, and very clean, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The facility employs approximately 400–500 people, with about 100 employees per crew across four crews. This is a 24/7 operation with…