Line Operator

Sortera Technologies, Inc.; Markle (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sortera Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Line Operator in Markle, IN to manage the production line, ensure safe operation, and maintain high-quality output.

The role requires the ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues and follow safety protocols while coordinating with a supervisor about disruptions. Typical duties include operating and monitoring machinery, weighing materials, logging downtime, and leading co-workers in the production flow.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot obvious machine issues independently.
• Basic math skills for weighing materials and documenting data.
• Experience operating conveyor-fed machinery or handling recycled materials is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and to sit, bend, and reach during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors production line to ensure safe, efficient running.
• Clears jams, weighs finished materials, and documents weights and downtime.
• Communicates issues to supervisor and assists with process flow leadership.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Leadership

Conveyor experience

Job description

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Line Operator

Full Time Markle, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1163

Summary: The operator position is responsible for the overall operation of the machine to ensure the machine continuously runs safely while producing good product at an efficient rate. Operator will be able to trouble shoot obvious issues with the machine and communicate to their supervisor.

Essential Functions: Operates machine, clears and prevents jams, weighs out finished materials, documents weights, documents down time, potential safety, quality, and production issues. Adheres to all safety and PPE requirements. Communicates with supervisor when issues arise. Leads co-workers and material handlers in process flow. Able to trouble shoot machine.

Minor Duties and Responsibilities: Keeping assigned area clean with help from co-workers working in the same area.

Qualifications for the job: Communication skills. Trouble shooting skills. Basic math skills. If possible, experience operating conveyor fed machinery or working with recycled materials. Ability to lift 50 lbs. several times a day. Must be able to sit, climb, bend, stoop and reach while working. Must have manual dexterity for writing and banding activity. Key Competencies: Understands process flow and why. Critical thinking (willing to ask questions in attempts to make processes safer and more efficient). Basic math skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to stay on task with little supervision. Ability to direct operations of processes involving the machine. Able to communicate respectfully with others to get the job done. Physical Demands and work environment: Ability to work on production machinery, climbing, bending crouching, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds Work around loud machinery requiring hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and high visibility clothing.

Job Type: Full-time

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sortera strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.