Machine Operator

GardenCore; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore, based in Ohio, is seeking a Machine Operator to run manual and automated machinery in a fast-paced, controlled manufacturing environment. You will set up production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure the produced items meet quality standards for our customers.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment operation, optimizing efficiency, and documenting daily production activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of safety principles, such as lock-out/tag-out.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs. and perform physical activities including bending, crouching, climbing, pushing and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation and detect malfunctions from sensors, limit switches, and photo eyes.
• Operate equipment to meet quality, cost, and daily schedule targets.
• Notify management of production, safety, or quality concerns.
• Adhere to bagging specifications to meet quality targets.
• Clean production work area daily with team.
• Complete daily production forms accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance including lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Job description

Description

As a GardenCore Machine Operator, you will operate manual and/or automated machinery in a fast‑pace, covered and uncovered manufacturing environment, perform preventive maintenance, set up production machinery and ensure proper machine performance, making a quality product for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Observe equipment operation and components, such as sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, conveyor belts, and photo eyes, to detect machine malfunction
• Operate equipment to optimum efficiency to meet quality, cost and operational requirements of daily schedules
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environmental concerns with equipment, operation or facility
• Knowledge of bagging specifications, ranges, targets to meet quality standards
• Daily cleanup of production work area with assistance from other personnel
• Understand and complete daily production forms accurately
• Perform routine maintenance of production equipment to include lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of safety principles, such as lock‑out/tag‑out
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee may frequently stand on their feet
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65lbs may arise from time to time – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Compensation

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What GardenCore Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Employer Statement

GardenCore is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/Vet/Disability.