Machine Operator

Huhtamaki Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable packaging solutions. As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of products while contributing to a cleaner planet. This position offers an engaging work environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a real impact. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in manufacturing. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend manufacturing specifications and effectively communicate.
• High level of technical competencies required for machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate, and adjust machinery to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations in all work performed.

Skills

Manufacturing specifications comprehension

Effective communication

Technical competencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of in-company training program

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R039799

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator Reports to: Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: MANUFACTURING DLSE: Hourly

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF JOB

To load, operate, and adjust smooth and rough finish equipment to maintain required quality and quantity standards set by the Company. Essential functions include but are not limited to: operate smooth and rough finish machines, check and maintain required quality, pack product into appropriate bags and cases, check the stacker and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation, complete required reports and submit to supervisor at the end of shift, maintain a clean and safe work area, prepare required information for shift changes, assist with troubleshooting and maintain equipment, contribute to departmental Safety Audits, Maintain all Company issued tools.

Ensure safety is the first priority in all work performed. Must comply with safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Knowledge Required:

• Ability to Comprehend Manufacturing specifications.
• High school graduate or completion of in company training program.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• High level of technical competencies.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect machine parts, product to ensure parts meet specifications. .
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, standing, squatting, bending, crawling, twisting and lifting of 50lbs.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Work safely at all times utilizing Job Safety Analysis and Standard Operating Procedures (JSA /SOP’S). (When available)
• Meet the Company’s general requirements for attendance, productivity, quality, and team relations.
• Work in accordance with the Company’s regulations in completing any form connected with work performance.
• Apply statistical process tools to troubleshoot all aspects of the system.Make process adjustments to the system when necessary.
• Perform other tasks as assigned. (Including temporary transfer per CBA)

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .