Entry Level Machine Operator - Nights

Rust-Oleum; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry Level Machine Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and tending to machines that package paint, ensuring quality and efficiency in every step of the process. Daily tasks include monitoring machine operations, adjusting components, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a supportive environment that values safety and quality. If you are eager to learn and grow in the paint and coatings industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend to machines for packaging paint safely and efficiently.
• Inspect products for quality and remove defective items.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Lift 75 Pounds

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Entry Level Machine Operator, you are responsible for operating, setting up, changing over, assisting, or tending to machines in order to package paint in a safe, consistent, and efficient manner.

Here's what you can expect every day:

• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
• Tend to or operate machines that package product.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching fastener.
• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• 1 or more years experience of industry-related work preferred but not required
• Ability to accurately read and enter computer data
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to consistently lift 75 pounds

Additional Consideration Given to Those With:

• Exposure to quality programs
• Paint/Coatings/chemical industry knowledge or experience
• Experience with a continuous process discipline such as Six Sigma/Lean/TQM manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with safety programs