Machine Operator-12hr (6pm-6am)

The Clorox Company; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and growth

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Forest Park, GA is seeking a machine operator to operate, maintain and troubleshoot production line equipment at our Atlanta‑Main facility. This role uses automated packaging equipment and supports Home Care and Laundry product manufacturing, aiming for minimal downtime and high quality.

Starting hourly rate: $24.63 with shift differential for overnight hours. 12‑hour shifts are 2‑2‑3, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with excellent compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical or mechanical coursework preferred.
• 2+ years as a machine operator in manufacturing; 3+ years preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and call out minor repairs to mechanical issues.
• Mechanical technical skills preferred; knowledge of packaging equipment and processes.
• Familiarity with SOPs, GMPs, 5S, and WCM; ability to read technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment, ensuring setup and maintenance.
• Perform changeovers on all equipment following procedures.
• Repair equipment malfunctions using mechanical knowledge.
• Identify and solve quality problems to meet standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and parts; order replacements as needed.
• Assist with improvement projects and equipment installations with engineering.
• Follow safety procedures and document maintenance work.
• Attend training sessions and stay updated on new equipment and technologies.
• Comply with OSHA and Clorox safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Packaging equipment

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical or mechanical coursework

Job description

Forest Park, GA - USA (Main Facility)

Full time

22437

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people, and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)

Your role at Clorox:

The Clorox Company is seeking a qualified candidate for a position as a machine operator to operate, maintain and troubleshoot production line equipment at our Atlanta-Main facility. This facility uses automated packaging equipment and utilities to manufacture and distribute Home Care and Laundry products. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production lines operate efficiently with minimal downtime while adhering to site safety practices. Production lines vary in heavy industrial machinery equipment; the operator's technical skills will utilize a combination of mechanical knowledge for products to be at the highest standards of quality.

Starting Hourly rate: $24.63 with shift differential (if applicable for overnight hours). Shift-12hr. schedule, operating in a 2-2-3, in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. Offering excellent compensation and benefits package.

In this role, you will:

• Operate packaging equipment, ensuring that it is set up and maintained properly.
• Perform changeovers on all equipment, following established procedures and protocols.
• Fix and repair any equipment malfunctions or failures, using your mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Identify and accurately solve quality problems, collaborating with teams as needed to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and parts assigned, ordering replacements as needed.
• Assist with completion of improvement projects and equipment installations, working with the engineering team as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols, ensuring all equipment is operated safely and responsibly.
• Document all maintenance and repair work in accordance with established procedures.
• Attending all the training sessions required, staying up to date on new equipment and technologies.
• Safety is a core value at Clorox; therefore, all employees must perform all their work in accordance with OSHA and Clorox safety standards.

What we look for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; (some vocational/technical or mechanical coursework in similar areas, highly preferred).
• The minimum of 2yrs. Previous experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment is ideal. (3+ yrs. highly preferred).
• A resume is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and/or call out minor repairs to mechanical issues with equipment due to jams, adjustments, and calibrations.
• Mechanical technical skills (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and processes, as well as quality control principles, i.e., SOP’s, GMPs, 5S’s, WCM.
• Able to collaborate effectively with vendors, suppliers, and various team members.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, able to follow established procedures and protocols.
• Other transferable skills such as mechanics, maintenance, blow molding, or machine-shop (preferred).
• Military/Veteran experience (preferred).
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production area for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to operate and maintain equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools, parts, and machinery components.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to machinery.
• Work periods of 12 hr. shifts
• Familiar with packaging equipment, manufacturing production lines, and efficiency along with processes.

#LI-ONSITE

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) .

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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