Entry Level Machine Operator-2nd Shift - Fairfield, CA

VetJobs; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking an Equipment Operator for our Fairfield, California site. This on-site role follows a 2nd shift schedule with core hours 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate will tend confectionery packaging equipment, perform routine adjustments, and complete production paperwork while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Tends packaging equipment and maintains high print quality.
• Performs independent adjustments and corrections to equipment as needed.
• Completes paperwork including volumes, lot codes, checklists and logs.
• Performs cursory preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Packs and palletizes cases, feeds product to equipment, and inspects output.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Basic arithmetic

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

***THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 2:30PM-11:00PM, MON-FRI***

Responsibilities

• Tends packaging equipment including confectionery printing equipment.
• The continuous tending of confectionery printing equipment including the ability to independently make adjustments to maintain high print quality.
• Performing the filling and cleaning of ink fountains. Insuring proper ink consistency through thinning with proper solvents.
• Performs independent adjustments and corrections to the piece of equipment to which the tender is assigned, ensuring efficient operation of that particular piece of equipment.
• Inspects all production to ensure compliance with specifications for that particular piece of equipment.
• Takes direction from the Packaging Machine Operator assigned to that particular piece of equipment.
• Completes all paperwork which is required, including but not limited to volumes consumed and corresponding lot codes, as well as checklists, weight log sheets, and warehouse transfers.
• Perform cursory preventative maintenance duties on the piece of equipment to which they are assigned. This may involve the use of written manuals, in English. May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as directed by the Packaging Supervisor.
• Performs all duties assigned within the packaging department including the packing of cases or caddies, palletizing of cases, gathering, mixing, and feeding of product to the packaging equipment, inspection of product, and assembly of cartons or cases.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational equivalency acceptable.

Experiences that will support your success

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Compensation

$30.71 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential

Auto req ID

483891BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

City

Fairfield

State

California

Job Category

Equipment_Operator

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ferrara