Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator. The role involves operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure efficient performance and quality production. Applicants should possess at least 1 year of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, along with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and writing English is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery, ensuring efficient performance.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of machines and work area.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery, ensuring efficient performance.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Set up and operate carton flow related equipment following established procedures and guidelines.
• Adjust machine settings to meet task specifications and ensure accuracy.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and writing English is required.
• Light lifting: Up to 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Significant walking or standing required; primarily sitting with some degree of pushing and pulling involved.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions, including temperature, noise, fumes, dust, and other environmental factors.
• Perform periodic checks on equipment and resolve issues as detected.
• Carry out changeovers from one format to another.
• Complete necessary pre-operation tasks to ensure proper startup and operation of multiple equipment pieces.
• Operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment to maintain quality production and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of high-quality products with minimal waste.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines and assist with troubleshooting machine-related issues.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant Management.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of machines and work area.
• Follow standardized work procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
• Focus on fostering a continuous improvement environment.
• Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).