Machine Operator- 1st shift-Blairs

Unique Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Machine Operator in the Assembly Department. The role centers on operating and monitoring production machines, ensuring quality and safety, and completing paperwork accurately.

The environment emphasizes teamwork and efficiency in a family-like culture. Starting pay is competitive, with benefits including 401K, healthcare options, and generous paid time off. The company values dedication and offers opportunities for growth within a long-standing,

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate in a team-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, and clears jams from equipment.
• Changes labels or wrapper film as needed.
• Completes required paperwork and cycle counts.
• Maintains professional interactions and constructive relationships.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Communication with management

Math basics

Education

Continued education preferred

1 year prior experience in distribution/manufacturing

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused.

About Our Opportunity

Machine Operator position on 1st shift in the Assembly Department.

PRIMARY DUTY

Effectively operates and monitors machines in production department.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Starts, stops, and clears jams from the equipment.
• Changes labels or wrapper film as needed.
• Accurately completes required paperwork and cycle counts.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• A commitment to company-wide quality and safety is required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team leader.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast paced distribution environment.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers in order to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Continued education preferred.
• 1 year prior experience and/or training in the distribution/manufacturing environment preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Pay

• We offer competitive pay based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training, and geographic location.
• The starting hourly pay rate is $14.50.
• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, the Company’s compensation guidelines, and business needs.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.