Bagging Machine Operator

Openwork; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork in Baytown, TX is seeking a dependable Packaging Machine Operator to run and monitor industrial packaging lines for plastic resin products.

The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, willingness to work weekends and overtime, and a commitment to safety and quality while keeping machinery clean and productive.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production or packaging machinery in manufacturing or plastics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts and weekends.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial packaging machinery.
• Set up packaging materials and supplies.
• Maintain safe production flow on the packaging line.
• Inspect product quality and seal/label finished bags.
• Verify codes, weights, and packaging specs.
• Complete production and quality-control documentation.
• Keep work areas clean and prevent contamination.
• Assist with line changes and basic equipment adjustments.
• Report equipment issues and quality concerns immediately.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety rules.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Punctuality / reliability

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator

Location: Baytown, TX

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Environment: Industrial, indoor/outdoor, and non-climate-controlled

POSITION SUMMARY

Openwork is seeking dependable Industrial Packaging Machine Operators for a plastic resin facility in Baytown, TX.

This is an industrial production position—not a food-packing, order-packing, or Amazon-style fulfillment role. Packaging Operators run machinery that fills plastic resin pellets into industrial bags or containers. They also monitor the packaging process, inspect product quality, label finished materials, and prepare products for shipment.

The ideal candidate has experience operating production or packaging machinery in a manufacturing, plastics, chemical, or similar industrial environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and monitor industrial machinery that fills plastic resin pellets into bags or containers.
• Set up packaging materials, including bags, labels, pallets, and related supplies.
• Monitor the packaging line to maintain a safe and steady production flow.
• Watch for equipment problems, product blockages, damaged bags, spills, or contamination.
• Weigh, seal, label, stack, and palletize finished bags according to customer requirements.
• Verify product codes, labels, weights, lot numbers, and packaging specifications.
• Perform visual quality inspections throughout the packaging process.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or production issues immediately.
• Assist with machine changeovers, line cleaning, and basic equipment adjustments.
• Complete production and quality-control documentation accurately.
• Keep machinery, tools, floors, and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
• Prevent product contamination by following cleaning and material-handling procedures.
• Follow all PPE requirements, operating procedures, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Perform general labor and additional production duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous machine operation, industrial production, manufacturing, plastics, chemical, or industrial packaging experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial machinery and plastic resin materials.
• Ability to follow written operating procedures and detailed packaging instructions.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional hours based on production needs.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive movements.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Packaging or bagging machine operation
• Plastic resin or polymer production
• Chemical or petrochemical facilities
• Industrial manufacturing
• Production-line operation
• Automated or semi-automated machinery
• Quality inspection
• Palletizing and material handling

IMPORTANT

This position involves operating industrial packaging machinery and handling plastic resin pellets. It is not a meat-packing, food-packaging, small-item packing, or e-commerce order-fulfillment position.

Text Amadeo Garza @ [phone] Ext. 2063