Machine Operator

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SCENTSATIONAL SOAPS & CANDLES INC is seeking a production line operator to monitor and control the manufacturing line, ensuring products meet quality standards and packaging is correct. The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include operating machinery, coordinating line activities, troubleshooting issues, and assisting maintenance with minor repairs while maintaining clean work areas and accurate production logs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant operations or other related fields.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the established quality and production standards (operator efficiency 80% or higher).
• Performs quality control checks.
• Oversee and coordinate line operations and activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Provide innovative solutions to improve plant efficiency.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on the plant.
• Log and record readings for equipment and procedures.

Skills

Plant operations

Safety awareness

Quality control

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Job description

Machines: Workday is spent in a factory which ranges in temperature from 70 - 100 degreesThe operator spends all their shift standing next to a conveyor belt, verifying the process remains consistent, set machine for operations, run machine to ensure a steady flow and avoid downtime. Report any equipment issues to the Supervisor or a member of the Maintenance Team. Ensure that the materials are correct for the product being run. Ensure that product looks neatly and precisely. Be alert for any product or date code defects. Ensure that all machine guards and all safety switches are in place and in working order on operating machine. Communicate with Maintenance to ensure machines are set up and running properly.Check product specification to ensure correct packaging materials and raw materials are being used and coding is correct. Continually check products to ensure that they are within specifications and of high quality. Perform machine changeovers as required. Adjust machine as necessary and observe to detect any malfunctions, keep work area clean, perform cleaning on machines as required between orders, perform trouble shooting, minor repairs and communicate with mechanics regarding any mechanical problems, have constant awareness of production flow.Responsibilities:Operator will meet or exceed the established quality and production standards (operator efficiency 80% or higher)Performs quality control checks.Adheres to all SOPOversee and coordinate line operations and activitiesTroubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashionProvide innovative solutions to improve plant efficiencyConduct routine preventive maintenance on the plantLog and record readings for equipment and proceduresAdditional Job-Duties:Communicate effectively with all employees.Must be a strong supporter of safe work habits, good housekeeping, and Good Manufacturing Practices.Willing to assist other team members in other areasAbility to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hoursDo any other jobs required by management or the maintenance team.$16-$17 per hour depending on proved experienceQualifications:Previous experience in plant operations or other related fieldsAbility to handle physical workloadAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment