Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Operate machinery used in the production process following company safety guidelines and policies.

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards and observe equipment operations so malfunctions can be detected.

Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.

Verify counts on finished products to determine if product orders are complete; mark or tag identification on parts.

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.

Assist helpers performing duties of lesser skill by delegating job tasks, giving time constraints to all work procedures throughout the manufacturing processes, and cleaning work areas and equipment.

Record information such as the number of products tested, production readings, and dates and times of product production.

Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.

Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and composition of materials used to produce them.

Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.

Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.

Pack and store materials and products.

Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.

Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.

Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.

Prepare raw materials for processing.

Read gauges and charts, and record data obtained.

Clean and maintain work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, and products.

Separate defective products for reprocessing.

Change machine knives, using wrenches and applicable tools.

Tolerate a variety of shift times and can perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: Machine operator experience or training on specific machine processes.

Computer

Skills:

Ability to be trained in basic computer skills and become proficient in company‑specific software.

Certificates & Licenses: None specified.

Other Requirements: Proficient in English. Candidates must complete additional job‑related screening processes as required by law.

Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and be ready at the workstation to begin the scheduled shift.