Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Elevait Solutions; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions is seeking a Machine Operator for our Fresno, CA production facility. You'll safely operate a range of manufacturing equipment on the production line, load and stack material, monitor processes, and help maintain steady output while adhering to quality standards and safety rules.

You should be able to read a tape measure, perform basic math, document production data, and lift up to 50 pounds; the 1st shift runs 7:00am–3:30pm with overtime, weekends, and potential for conversion

Qualifications

• Two years of machine operator experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of manufacturing equipment on the production line
• Stack corrugated product and organize finished materials
• Conduct quality checks throughout the shift
• Set up materials for machine runs
• Operate power hand tools as needed
• Keep the work area clean and organized
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and navigate stairs throughout the shift
• Work overtime, weekends, or other shifts as needed

Skills

Manufacturing equipment operation

Quality inspection

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Client Overview This company operates one of the largest packaging manufacturing networks in the country, producing corrugated boxes and cartons used across grocery, retail, and consumer goods industries. You would be working at a busy production facility that runs real equipment every shift.

Machine Operator

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Fresno, CA

Shift: 1st shift, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Top 3 Skills

• Manufacturing equipment operation
• Quality inspection
• Material handling

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a range of manufacturing equipment on the production line
• Stack corrugated product and organize finished materials
• Conduct quality checks throughout the shift
• Set up materials for machine runs
• Operate power hand tools as needed
• Keep the work area clean and organized
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and navigate stairs throughout the shift
• Work overtime, weekends, or other shifts as needed

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of machine operator experience in a high volume manufacturing setting
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stay physically active for a full shift

Preferred/Bonus

• Military training or technical school background
• Prior experience in corrugated or packaging manufacturing specifically
• Desire to advance into more complex machine operation over time

Buzzwords: manufacturing, operator, equipment, machinery, quality, inspection, material, handling, production, safety

Top 3 LinkedIn Job Titles

• Machine Operator
• Production Associate
• Manufacturing Associate

Pay Positioning

$19.00/hr lands solidly above the local average. Fresno wide machine operator pay averages roughly $17.58/hr with a typical range of $16.55 to $19.90, and California specific corrugated machine operator postings run roughly $16 to $21/hr at the entry tier. At $19/hr this posting sits in the upper half to top quarter of what's being advertised locally for this exact role, a genuinely strong number to lead a conversation with, especially paired with the temp to hire structure and potential for conversion noted directly on the req.