Machine Operator 1

Gold Eagle; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold-Eagle is seeking a packaging operator to safely operate and change over packaging lines, ensuring a quality product. This role performs line setup, routine inspections, and basic adjustments while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has machine operating experience and strong teamwork, communication, and safety awareness. High school diploma or equivalent is required, with a focus on reliability and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a machine operator with basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to safety and housekeeping.
• Attention to quality and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Make minor adjustments to packaging equipment with safety, quality, morale, costs and customer emphasis.
• Set up packaging equipment in an effective and timely manner.
• Maintain quality with continuous inspection and escalation as needed.
• Complete SPC transactions accurately and timely.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and programs.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to support business objectives.
• Support line operations to ensure production flow and meet standard/run speeds.
• Follow safety/housekeeping practices and escalate hazards promptly.

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 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 emphasisPerform proper set-up of packaging equipment in an effective and timely manner- measured by length of change over and efficiency after start-upContinuous attention to quality of product- constant inspection and adjustment and or escalation as neededComplete necessary SPC transactions accurately and timely.Continuous technical learning- advance training plan and technical aptitude as set by Packaging ManagerDemonstrate professional interpersonal skills to enable business objectivesWhen necessary, perform any line operations to maintain flow of production including knowing standard speed and run speedSupport visual controls program and other continuous improvement programs as necessaryExercise 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 initiativesFollow all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures. While identifying and escalating safety hazards on machinery and in work area to management with urgencyOther related duties and responsibilities as assignedCOMPETENCIES: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.REQUIREMENTS:Relevant experience as a machine operator- basic mechanical skills and aptitudeInterpersonal skills to work as an effective team memberHigh school diploma or equivalent.