Machine Operator 1st Shift

TemperPack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TemperPack in Richmond, VA is seeking a Machine Operator to oversee machine production, ensure safety, and support extrusion and panel line operations in a fast-paced facility. This role emphasizes proper technique, shift scheduling, and adherence to quality specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of manufacturing experience with complex equipment, and the ability to lift 40 pounds and work 10–12 hour shifts in hot or cold environments, wearing PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience with complex equipment.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds unassisted and work on feet for 10–12 hours.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments and wear PPE throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee machine production and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Assist with planning and monitoring hourly production levels.
• Execute changeovers and verify settings on extrusion/panel lines.
• Tear down, clean, and reassemble equipment after use or maintenance.
• Direct a small group of line workers and manage material flow.
• Maintain area housekeeping and report deviations.

Job description

Job Title: Machine OperatorSupervisor’s Title: Manufacturing SupervisorDepartment: Multiple DepartmentsLocation: 4447 Carolina Ave, Richmond, VA 23222About TemperPackTemperpack is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with additional manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 2015, we design and manufacture innovative sustainable packaging solutions for cold chain shipping across food and beverage, life sciences, pet and vet, and wine as well as protective packaging for all industries. Our plant-based products give customers high-performance alternatives to EPS foam and single-use plastics, developed and proven in Proving Ground, our ISTA-certified thermal transport lab, and manufactured at three ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities.In 2026, we became a Certified B Corporation, joining a global community of companies independently verified to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification reflects our mission to build packaging solutions that customers and end consumers feel great about using. If that mission resonates, we'd love to have you on our team.Duties and Responsibilities:Oversee machine production while demonstrating proper techniques and adherence to safety rules, to include safely starting, running and stopping one or the other of the extruder or panel line while producing material that meets specifications.Assist Process Engineer or Supervisor in day-to-day planning of both extruder and converter machine operations and fulfilling schedules including, but not limited to, monitoring hourly production levels, correcting quality and note deviations as well as recording raw material levels and consumption, and ensuring area cleanliness.Execute and verify settings and tooling during changeovers from one recipe to another.Tear down, clean and reassemble extruder and/or panel line following normal or emergency stop and assist the Process Engineer or Mechanic in reassembling and reinserting extruder and panel line parts.Threading material through the cutting, slitting and guillotine section of the panel machine.Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while operating the creasing, slitting and guillotine section of the panel line and related processes.Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while loading, unloading and staging raw materials and finished product.Maintain area housekeeping and equipment condition as needed to ensure equipment runs safely such as cleaning start up waste on the extruder, clearing jams on the panel line and cleaning blades and rolls.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required2+ years of manufacturing experience working with complex equipmentAbility to be trained on powered equipmentPhysical Requirements:Be on your feet for 10-12 hoursAble to lift 40 pounds unassistedAble to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasksAbility to work in hot and cold environmentsAble to correctly wear PPE for entire shiftsAble to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alertsThe maximum full-time hourly pay for this role is listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount TemperPack is willing to pay at the time of this posting.Richmond, VA: Hourly pay up to $26.00 for the Machine Operator position.Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.*Important notice:At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires. TemperPack sources candidates exclusively through our official careers page and reputable job boards. We do not initiate contact with applicants through unsolicited emails, social media messages, or cold calls. Any emails directly from Temperpack originate only from the temperpack.com domain name. TemperPack will never ask for payment of any kind, including application fees, gift cards, or wire transfers during the hiring process. In select cases, we partner with professional recruiting firms, but those representatives will clearly state that they are working on behalf of TemperPack and will not request any form of payment from candidates. We encourage all applicants to rely only on opportunities posted through our official channels when exploring careers with TemperPack.TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities,