Distribution Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Stanley Black & Decker; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and

Personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Tool/product discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a manufacturing operator in Ohio to support machine operations, changeovers, and basic maintenance. You will monitor output, ensure packaging quality, and train new operators.

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant setting. The position requires physical endurance, the ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly, and proficiency with basic PC software to control machines and document output.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe machine practices.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Physical agility, technical ability and spatial understanding.
• Coordination and ability to keep up with machines.
• Aptitude to operate machine controls, solid PC skills with ability to utilize software to operate effectively.
• Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Self-motivated and desire to achieve high level of success.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work, contribute and succeed in a team environment.
• Capacity to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Follow all standard work including safety standards.
• Follow all company policies and general plant rules as outlined in the handbook.
• Maintain and monitor machine to ensure it functions properly.
• Understand each machine's setup and adjust for changeovers and different functions.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance and recognize issues to avoid downtime.
• Verify completeness of carton contents and ensure quality.
• Organize carton contents for efficient shipping.
• Maintain and track machine output by hour.
• Train new operators on machine operations and responsibilities.
• Lead daily 6S activities: organization, safety, housekeeping, materials availability.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe machine practices

Organizational skills

Physical agility

Technical ability

Spatial understanding

Operate machine controls

PC skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Lifting 40 lbs

Self-motivated

Quality awareness

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all standard work including safety standards.
• Follow all company policies and general plant rules (GPR’s) as outlined in the handbook.
• Maintain and monitor machine to make sure it functions properly.
• Understands each machines mechanical and system set-up; can adjust machine as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and recognizes potential issues to avoid downtime.
• Verifies the completeness of carton contents and assures carton/bags meets quality standards.
• Places carton contents in most efficient spatial arrangement to minimize shipping costs.
• Maintains and tracks machine output by hour.
• Able to train new operators on machine operations and responsibilities.
• Responsible for daily 6S activities, such as organization and safety, housekeeping, verifying adequate materials and supplies are available.
• Work assigned overtime when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of safe machine practices.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Physical agility, technical ability and spatial understanding.
• Coordination and ability to keep up with machines.
• Aptitude to operate machine controls, solid PC skills with ability to utilize software to operate effectively.
• Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Self-motivated and desire to achieve high level of success.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work, contribute and succeed in a team environment.
• Capacity to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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