Machine Operator 1

Gold Eagle Enterprise; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Eagle Enterprise is seeking a Machine Operator for the Chicago area to oversee safe, efficient operation and change-overs of packaging equipment, while supporting non-technical tasks like stacking and packing.

The role emphasizes quality control, timely changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and clear communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a machine operator with basic mechanical skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Make minor adjustments to packaging equipment with safety, quality, morale, costs and customer emphasis.
• Set up packaging equipment effectively and efficiently; measure changeover and post-start efficiency.
• Monitor product quality with regular inspections and adjustments.
• Complete SPC transactions accurately and timely.
• Pursue continuous technical learning and follow the training plan.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, operators and leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Dependability

Integrity

Interpersonal skills/team player

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHICAGO, IL 60632 Salary Range: $23.16 - $23.16 Hourly Job Shift: Swing

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation/change-over of various types of packaging equipment while supplying a quality product. Also responsible to complete non-technical tasks related to packaging as needed- stacking, packing.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Make minor adjustments to assigned packaging equipment with safety, quality, morale, costs and customer emphasis
• Perform proper set-up of packaging equipment in an effective and timely manner- measured by length of change over and efficiency after start-up
• Continuous attention to quality of product- constant inspection and adjustment and or escalation as needed
• Complete necessary SPC transactions accurately and timely.
• Continuous technical learning- advance training plan and technical aptitude as set by Packaging Manager
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to enable business objectives
• When necessary, perform any line operations to maintain flow of production including knowing standard speed and run speed
• Support visual controls program and other continuous improvement programs as necessary
• Exercise strong communication skills with supervisors, operators and support/leadership.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs such as suggestion program, kaizen teams, autonomous maintenance and other similar company initiatives
• Follow all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures. While identifying and escalating safety hazards on machinery and in work area to management with urgency
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Thinking - Critically analyzes information and uses logic to address work-related issues and problems. Draws conclusions and formulates recommended action.
• Communication Skills – Effectively and efficiently communicates information and ideas through written, verbal, or electronic mediums.
• Detail Oriented - Thoroughly reviews details in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Integrity - Honest and ethical.
• Interpersonal Skills/Team Player – Works as a competent member of the team, willing providing back-up support for co-workers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals.
• Mechanical Aptitude - Knowledgeable about how to use machines and/or tools.
• Problem Solving – Demonstrates the ability to foresee problems and prevents them by taking action.

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant experience as a machine operator- basic mechanical skills and aptitude
• Interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member
• High school diploma or equivalent.