3rd Shift Automated Packaging Equipment Operator

Morton-Salt; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt in Fairless Hills, PA is seeking a 3rd Shift Automated Packaging Equipment Operator to safely run automated bagging lines and support production goals.

You will perform setup, start-up/shutdown, inspections, minor repairs, and coordinate with the team to minimize downtime while maintaining GMP and safety records.

This on-site, full-time role requires strong communication, attendance for overtime, and a commitment to a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–5 years of production packaging experience.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and maintain good housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect, repair, adjust equipment; report malfunctions.
• Start-up and shutdown of equipment as directed.
• Perform general facility cleaning, painting, minor maintenance, and repairs.
• Complete operating records and inspections.
• Follow GMPs and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and housekeeping.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures and report issues.

Skills

Packaging experience

Mobile equipment experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

3rd Shift Automated Packaging Equipment Operator

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: 2NDSH002651

Posted : August 10, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fairless Hills, PA 19030, USA

Description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary:

The Auto Packaging Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of automated bagging equipment. This role involves ensuring productivity, resolving equipment issues to minimize downtime, and maintaining effective communication with team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate automated packaging equipment efficiently and safely.
• Inspect, perform minor repairs, and adjust various equipment, including production and mobile equipment, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Responsible for start-up, shut down, and operating the equipment as directed.
• Perform general facility cleaning, painting, minor maintenance, and repairs.
• Complete operating records and mobile equipment inspection checklists accurately.
• Observe and adhere to all Federal, State, and Company safety regulations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain associated records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; ensure good housekeeping practices.
• Report any damage, defective bags, or spillage to supervision immediately.
• Perform lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures as required.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned related to the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience with packaging and mobile equipment preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 5 years of experience in a production packaging environment.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Familiarity with Lock Out/Tag Out Policy and Procedures.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with line personnel.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hi-visibility apparel, and gloves.
• Work in varying temperatures and humidity levels; environment includes noise and dust.
• Perform tasks around moving machinery and energized power cables.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, and move about the facility.
• Able to pull, push, and lift 50lb.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preferred

High School or better.

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