Machine Operator ; Day Shift

Machine Operator II – $23.85/hr

Location:

W. Jordan, UT. 12‑hour shift (Days or Nights TBD), 2‑2‑3 schedule (working every other weekend).

Salary: $23.85 per hour. Benefits effective day one include Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match.

• Understand, follow, and enforce safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Operate plastic blow‑molding machines and ancillary equipment to produce containers safely and with high quality.
• Execute mold, insert, and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow‑molding machines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform duties of any utility position during slow periods or as needed.
• Monitor HDPE/PET resin, dryer, material handling, and color systems for proper processing conditions.
• Conduct frequent on‑time quality checks on products according to established standards.
• Assist other operators and maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file required documentation promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with the production shift supervisor to coordinate support staff and achieve line objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line; notify leads and supervisors of major problems.
• Operate equipment to minimize generation and maximize consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications.
• Identify regrind and chunk produced accurately.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
• Assist in training new operators.
• Limited travel may be required.

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing is required.

• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Possess computer usage and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a positive attitude, and provide exemplary customer service.
• Work independently and complete assignments within instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Convey facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborate well with others; proactively contribute to group objectives and volunteer to help others.

The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with legal mandates in certain U.S. jurisdictions; compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) Employee Saving Plan, Employee Wellness Program, and paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.