Machine Operator III - Packaging - All Shifts

Machine Operator III - Packaging - All Shifts

Apply for the Machine Operator III - Packaging – All Shifts role at Maker's Pride
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• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends.

Shift times:
1st

Shift: 5:50 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd

Shift: 1:50 PM – 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 9:50 PM – 6:00 AM

Operate mechanical packaging equipment, perform set‑ups, make minor adjustments, and identify product quality before and after packaging.

• Set up, adjust, and operate mechanical packaging equipment during the shift.
• Supply and load trays, flexible packaging, or cartons into machines as needed.
• Observe machine operation at all times.
• Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is packed.
• Remove or sort unacceptable product.
• Place product or waste into designated color‑coded containers.
• Read scales to check packaging weights and adjust machines.
• Read and understand bagger, cartoner, and code date programs.
• Assist other packaging employees with rewraps.
• Maintain housekeeping: sweep floor, place trash in containers, pick up product from floor.
• Work in close proximity to co‑workers with minimal supervision and often independently.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co‑workers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
• Meet company attendance standards for scheduled start and end times.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
• Work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
• Stand eight hours per shift.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Repetitive reaching over head, under and across shift.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Distinguish colors.
• Use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in calculations.
• Work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping, and twisting shift.
• Work in wet, humid areas.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
3–5 years machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in the baking and/or packaging industry a plus.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• PC skills required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Work safely on any shift (8–12 hours/day), weekends, and overtime.
• Work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and organizational skills.
• Strong self‑confidence and leadership skills.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. The candidate is responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.