Machine Operator- 12hr Rotating Swing Shifts (Am/Pm)

Clorox Company; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) program in the US

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Half-day Fridays (location-dependent)

Job summary

Clorox is hiring a production machine operator to run, maintain, and troubleshoot our Atlanta-West facility lines. The role requires operating heavy machinery, completing changeovers, and ensuring safety and quality. Starting wage is $24.63/hour with potential for progression and shift differentials for overnight hours.

You will support maintenance activities, document work, and participate in continuous improvement with engineering. This is a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of machine operator experience preferred; 3+ years ideal.
• Resume required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and apply mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and GMPs/SOPs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line machinery efficiently, ensure setup and run times are accurate.
• Perform line/equipment changeovers following safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical malfunctions and jams promptly.
• Identify quality issues and collaborate to meet quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order replacements as needed.
• Assist with equipment installations and process improvements with engineering.
• Follow safety procedures and document maintenance work.
• Attend training and stay current on new equipment and technologies.
• Adhere to OSHA and Clorox safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

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

Your role at Clorox:

The Clorox Company is seeking a qualified candidate for a machine operator position to operate, maintain and troubleshoot our production line equipment at our Atlanta-West facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring lines are operating efficiently- minimizing downtime and adhering to safe practices. Production lines vary in heavy industrial machine equipment and technical skills. Products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Starting hourly rate: $24.63 with opportunities to advance through a skill-based pay system. Shift differentials for overnight shift hours. Note this role is rotating swing shifts- rotating both day and night shift. Shifts are 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM.

In this role, you will:

• Operate production line machinery equipment efficiently, ensuring start/set ups, and running times for products are maintained accurately.

• Perform changeovers on lines/equipment’s, following established procedures and protocols and safety standard guidelines.

• Capable of troubleshooting, fixing, and repairing mechanical malfunctions, product jams, or failures, utilizing mechanical knowledge and skills.

• Identify quality issues as they arise, collaborating with teams as needed to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and/or 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 equivalent required; (some vocational/technical or mechanical coursework in similar areas, highly preferred).

• The minimum of (1-2) years of previous experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment is ideal. (3+ yrs. highly preferred).

• A resume is required.

• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and 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- rotating swing shift schedules- currently this facility is on a 7am-7pm schedule with flexibility for overtime, weekends, or off-shift hours during high-demand periods or if a business need arises.

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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. .

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

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.