Folder Machine Operator — 12-Hour Shifts & Benefits

Sofidel SpA; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safe work environment

Employee referral bonus

Retention bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Training and development

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sofidel America in Elwood, IL is seeking a Machine Operator to join our team on a long-term basis. Local candidates are preferred for a 12-hour rotating shift in a stable environment, contributing to a safety-focused, lean manufacturing culture.

The role requires interpreting safety and operation documents, monitoring control panels, and ensuring product quality. You will support daily quality reporting and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and supervision while training other operators.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and be able to interpret safety rules and operating documents.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing operations and perform capacity analysis.
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary workplace.
• Apply customer specifications to machine operation to ensure compliant finished goods.
• Program and monitor the computerized control panel and make math-based adjustments.
• Initiate setup, operation, and adjustment of folding and downstream equipment to meet quota.
• Perform hourly quality checks and submit daily quality reports to QA.
• Monitor product changeovers with Rapid Changeover Technicians.
• Maintain open communication with QA, maintenance, and supervision.
• Train and monitor other machine operators.
• Demonstrate leadership on a regular basis.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift (days/nights) including weekends and holidays.
• Keep work area clean and organized following lean principles.
• Perform other duties as required to maintain workflow.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sofidel America in Elwood, IL is seeking a Machine Operator to join our team on a long-term basis. Local candidates are preferred for a 12-hour rotating shift in a stable environment, contributing to a safety-focused, lean manufacturing culture.

The role requires interpreting safety and operation documents, monitoring control panels, and ensuring product quality. You will support daily quality reporting and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and supervision while training other operators.