Converting Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Mactac North America; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactac North America is hiring a Converting Operator to join the production team in Moore, SC. You will run and monitor converting machines, load materials, and help maintain quality and safety standards on the line.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and may involve rotating shifts, overtime, and weekend work. First shift operates 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor converting machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform general set‑up of machines and prepare materials for production.
• Load and unload materials and assist in machine operation.
• Track and label finished products manually and electronically.
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Set priorities to match job assignments and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Check products to ensure they meet quality standards and safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Coating equipment

Laminating equipment

Extrusion equipment

Job description

Converting Machine Operator Position Summary

We’re hiring a Converting Operator to join our production team! In this role, you will run and monitor machines, keep production moving, and help ensure our products meet quality and safety standards.

First Shift

6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Saturdays as needed.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Prior experience with coating, laminating, or extrusion equipment is a plus.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely utilizing a working knowledge of LOTO, PPE, and other safe work practices.
• Perform general set‑up of machines.
• Prepare materials for the production process.
• Load and unload material from the machine.
• Assist in monitoring the operation of the machine.
• Track and label finished products manually and electronically.
• Communicate effectively with helpers, supervisors, and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Set priorities to match the importance of job assignments.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and teams.
• Check products throughout the shift to make sure they meet company quality standards.
• Follow all safety and EHS policies to keep yourself and your team safe on the job.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 lbs.; standing up to 8+ hours a day; twisting, bending, squatting, and handling varying temperatures.

Other

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
• Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law.