1st Shift Machine Operator

Temperpack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Temperpack is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator in Richmond, VA. This full-time position requires overseeing machine production, ensuring safety, and assisting in daily operations. Ideal candidates would have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience with complex equipment and a high school diploma or GED.

Applicants should be prepared to maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area while operating machinery. The role involves a physically demanding work environment requiring stamina and ability to lift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with complex equipment.
• Ability to be trained on powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee machine production and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Assist in daily planning of machine operations.
• Execute settings and tooling during changeovers.
• Maintain area cleanliness and equipment safety.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to operate complex machinery

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator

Job Location: TEMPERPACK VA - RICHMOND, VA 23222

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee machine production while demonstrating proper techniques and adherence to safety rules, to include safely starting, running and stopping one or the other of the extruder or panel line while producing material that meets specifications.
• Assist Process Engineer or Supervisor in day-to-day planning of both extruder and converter machine operations and fulfilling schedules including, but not limited to, monitoring hourly production levels, correcting quality and note deviations as well as recording raw material levels and consumption, and ensuring area cleanliness.
• Execute and verify settings and tooling during changeovers from one recipe to another.
• Tear down, clean and reassemble extruder and/or panel line following normal or emergency stop and assist the Process Engineer or Mechanic in reassembling and reinserting extruder and panel line parts.
• Threading material through the cutting, slitting and guillotine section of the panel machine.
• Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while operating the creasing, slitting and guillotine section of the panel line and related processes.
• Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while loading, unloading and staging raw materials and finished product.
• Maintain area housekeeping and equipment condition as needed to ensure equipment runs safely such as cleaning start up waste on the extruder, clearing jams on the panel line and cleaning blades and rolls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with complex equipment
• Ability to be trained on powered equipment

Physical Requirements

• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.