2nd shift Machine Operator

Temperpack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Temperpack is looking for a Machine Operator to join our Richmond, VA team for night shifts. The operator will oversee production on our extruder or panel line while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring production levels, assisting with planning, and maintaining equipment cleanliness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing experience with complex equipment. A competitive compensation package is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee machine production while ensuring safety and quality.
• Assist in planning day-to-day operations with the Process Engineer.
• Maintain area housekeeping and equipment to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator

Job Location: TEMPERPACK VA - RICHMOND, VA 23222

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Night Shift (Overnight)

We are seeking a Machine Operator who will work on either our extruder, panel line or kraft encapsulation line while adhering to proper safety rules and regulations. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is based in Richmond, VA. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level.

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

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.