1st Shift Packaging Operator: Fillers & Labelers

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

Education Assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products, located in Salem, Virginia, is hiring a Machine Operator on 1st Shift (6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday with weekends as needed). You will operate and monitor high-speed filling/packing equipment, perform startup/shutdown, adjust speeds, and troubleshoot to keep lines running smoothly.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork.
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate fillers and packaging equipment to safely produce quality product at line speeds.
• Control machine functions, start/stop, speed adjustments and coordination of variable speed controls.
• Monitor for jams and upsets; perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime and product loss.
• Complete time, production, and downtime records accurately and on time.
• Communicate performance issues, safety concerns, and maintenance needs with downline and supervisors.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Follow instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KIK Consumer Products, located in Salem, Virginia, is hiring a Machine Operator on 1st Shift (6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday with weekends as needed). You will operate and monitor high-speed filling/packing equipment, perform startup/shutdown, adjust speeds, and troubleshoot to keep lines running smoothly.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.