Machine Operator

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. in the United States is seeking a Machine Operator to support packaging and filling operations on multiple shifts. You will prepare packaging materials, inspect for contamination, operate filling equipment, and move products through the line.

The role requires a high school education, at least two years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to lift 55 pounds. Forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus, and safety consciousness is essential for a smooth production

Qualifications

• At least a high school education or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 55lbs.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience a plus.
• Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Prepare packaging materials for filling.
• Perform basic packaging inspection to prevent contamination.
• Operate filling equipment and package products from small bottles to large totes/bins.
• Move pallets between buildings with forklift and stack pallets.
• Clean buildings and equipment inside and outside.
• Prepare orders for shipping and ensure paperwork is accurate.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lift 55 lbs

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $24.82 per hour.

Work Schedule:

Position availability is for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Flexibility may be required to support production needs, including occasional overtime.

Your responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor, the machine operator will be responsible for:

• Preparing packaging materials for filling,
• Performing basic packaging inspection to eliminate product contamination,
• Operating filling equipment, connect/disconnect hoses, filling and packaging finished product into small bottles to large totes/bins.
• The job requires safe and efficient use of a fork truck to move pallets between buildings / locations, stack pallets of packaging containers, etc.
• Inside and outside cleanup of buildings and equipment will be also part of this position.
• Training will also include preparing orders for shipping, loading/ offloading trailers, sweeping out trucks, ensuring correct paperwork and records are maintained and communicated on shipments being loaded as well as on containers materials/raw materials unloaded

Qualifications we are looking for:

• At least a high school education or equivalent
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Must be able to lift minimum of 55lbs
• Forklift and pallet jack experience a plus
• Safety conscious

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).