Machine Operator – 12-Hour Shifts, Night Diff

D; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and troubleshoot thermoforming and extrusion equipment for food packaging production. You will read specs, monitor speeds, perform quality checks, and help keep a clean, safe, and efficient plant floor.

This role offers 12-hour shifts, overtime potential, and a night differential of $0.75 per hour. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment in accordance with plant safety procedures, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Start, stop, monitor, and adjust machines to ensure efficient operation; troubleshoot basic issues and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Follow emergency procedures for power outages, equipment failures, and workplace incidents; report all safety concerns or injuries immediately.
• Read job specifications and maintain proper machine settings to support production efficiency, meet production goals, and minimize scrap.
• Feed materials, monitor machine speeds, and perform general production tasks including packing products as needed.
• Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet specifications, GMP standards, and food safety requirements.
• Complete logs, reports, and required documentation accurately.
• Handle materials and operate equipment such as lift trucks (or willingness to learn).
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform basic preventive maintenance tasks.
• Communicate operational, safety, and quality issues promptly and assist team members as needed.
• Participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives, including hazard identification and food safety programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

English communication

Tools

Lift trucks

Job description

D&W Fine Pack in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and troubleshoot thermoforming and extrusion equipment for food packaging production. You will read specs, monitor speeds, perform quality checks, and help keep a clean, safe, and efficient plant floor.

This role offers 12-hour shifts, overtime potential, and a night differential of $0.75 per hour. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.