Machine Operator 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift

Monroechamber; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Machine Operator in Rockford, IL for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with the potential for hire. Responsibilities include operating plastic molding equipment, bulk packing, and ensuring product quality.

Training on ISO and PMO standards is provided, and downtime is minimized through proactive maintenance and adherence to safety rules. The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for extended periods, and collaborating with supervisors to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Operates plastic molding equipment and performs bulk packing and stacking.
• Observes machine operation for malfunctions and quality issues.
• Lifts up to 60 lbs and stands for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operates plastic molding equipment and performs bulk packing and stacking of product.
• Helps with inventory and cycle counting of materials and supplies.
• Records production status and assists with new product line setups and procedures.
• Trains new and current operators on ISO and PMO standards and procedures.
• Delivers materials to production lines and ensures correct labeling and packing.

Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator Wage: $17.50 per hour Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; 3:00pm-11:00pm; 11:00pm-7:00am QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Operator position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operates plastic molding equipment. Performs such functions as bulk packing and/or stacking product. Acts as machine observer, watching for malfunctions.
• May assist Division Clerk with inventory and cycle counting of materials and supplies.
• Checks and assists with filling out operator production cards for accuracy.
• May be called upon to assist in coordinating new product line set-ups and operating procedures.
• Trains and assists with the training of new and present operators on new and present jobs, ISO, and PMO standards and procedures. Records trained operator status on individual training matrixes.
• May perform other such functions as hand, scoop or fork packing and sorting. May assemble cartons or bags for packing product. Stacks cartons or bags of completed product when required.
• Alerts set-up or supervisory personnel when machine malfunctions occur.
• Checks machine product for quality, gauging and scanning for quality. Read and follow central plans.
• Works with parts or material which could weigh up to approximately 40 lbs. Most of time is working with parts under five (5) lbs.
• Must observe machine safety rules at all times and report unsafe operations to supervision.
• Works standing and walking most of the time.
• Must be knowledgeable with Plastic's ISO procedures and work instruction.
• Delivers appropriate levels of work-in-process materials to production lines, i.e., plastic material.
• Fills machine hoppers with specified amounts of plastic material.
• Supplies production lines with packing materials including cases, bags, inserts, tape, glue, labels and stenciling equipment.
• Assemblers cases as required by stitching, taping and/or glueing.
• Seals packed cases. Affixes labels or stencils as required. Straps pallet loads and delivers to designated staging areas. Verifies all identification as to correctness and location.
• Delivers scrap materials to designated area.
• Mixes virgin plastic material and concentrate in proper proportions to meet product specification for color.
• Stores incoming plastic and packaging material in designated locations.
• Operates a power lift truck on occasion to perform responsibilities.
• Keeps work area clean, orderly and free of obstruction.

Machine Operator Requirements:

• Requires pushing, pulling or lifting objects weighing up to approximately 60 lbs.

About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.