Machine Operator - 1st Shift

ACR (AmerCareRoyal); Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service essentials is seeking a Machine Operator to manage equipment setup and maintenance. The role requires strong mechanical skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Join a culture of integrity and growth, and enjoy a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and computer skills required.
• Ability to work with sharp tools and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and adjust equipment according to manufacturing orders.
• Inspect product for size, appearance, and quality specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Brief Description

Unbox Your Potential: Our customers see us as the industry leader for trusted, high-quality food service essentials and supply chain solutions – and our employees see the value in what they do each day. We offer a culture supported by integrity, growth, relationships, and excellence. We’re looking for a Machine Operator – are you ready to explore your career with us?

The Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of machine equipment in alignment with manufacturing orders (MO) and the production schedule. Includes operator-level troubleshooting and problem-solving. The Machine Operator ensures compliance with company safety, housekeeping, and operating procedures.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma, trade school graduate, or equivalent GED.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills; able to understand and follow manufacturing orders (MOs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and coordination of materials and supplies.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with sharp tools, wear hearing protection, and maintain high visual attention to detail for print appearance and ink color matching.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Set up, operate, and adjust equipment according to Manufacturing Orders (MO), Standard Operating Conditions (SOC), and production schedules.
• Inspect product for size, appearance, count, and quality specifications to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist maintenance teams with preventative and production maintenance, escalating issues to supervisors as needed.
• Read and follow Manufacturing Orders (MO), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisors of paper, roll, or case shortages to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to 5S, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the team.
• Report operating deviations or mechanical issues, proposing machine modifications to improve production and product quality.
• Assist with mounting and de-mounting printing plates in the wax department and support material handling across the facility.
• Conduct inventories of ink, plates, glues, and MRO supplies, and notify supervisors of low stock levels to facilitate timely reordering.

Applicants must be comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Hearing protection and steel-toed shoes are required. Safety, hygiene, and cleanliness are strictly enforced. Applicants must be able to engage in periods of long standing and walking, and perform consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Compensation Range: $18.00-$20.00 annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the position requirements. ACR reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ACR offers a competitive total rewards package including health and financial benefits, fringe benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus.

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing