Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Stspkg; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Packaging in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a skilled Machine Operator for the 3rd Shift to manage machinery that produces finished bags from printed roll stock.

The role requires adherence to safety standards, quality checks, and minor machine adjustments. Candidates should have mechanical knowledge, be team-oriented, and possess strong math and writing skills. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area and proper reporting.

Qualifications

• Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines.
• Production-focused and takes direction from the Shift Supervisor.
• Desire to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Tend to the machine that processes printed roll stock into finished bags.
• Maintain cleanliness of machine and work area.
• Make minor machine adjustments to ensure quality.

Skills

Ability to work 8-hour shifts

Basic mechanical knowledge

Excellent math and writing abilities

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

STS Packaging, 1201 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Fort Mill, SC, USA

Job Description

Posted Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. affiliate company is currently seeking a Machine Operator (3rd Shift) in Charlotte, NC. The Machine Operator is to tend to the machine that automatically measures, folds, cuts, glues, and bundles printed roll stock into finished bags while adhering to company safety standards. This position works in our plant located at 1201 Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all safety and company policies, reporting any issues, accidents or incidents immediately.
• Establish, maintain, and prep machine: Keep printed roll stock staged at machine & thread and splice printed roll stock into the machine.
• Check quality of bag: ensure uniform registration, folding, gluing, and sealing of bags.
• Make minor machine adjustments and assist with major machine adjustments as needed to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Keep machine running by loading new rolls and starting the machine.
• Maintain cleanliness of machine and work area.
• Load kraft bundle wrap paper to machine and clear any jams as needed.
• Accurately fill out daily shift paperwork.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday, including overtime and weekends
• Team-oriented mindset
• Production-focused
• Take direction from Shift Supervisor
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Read and understand instructions and job information
• Excellent math and writing abilities
• Desire to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks

PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous standing and walking with minimal sitting.
• Able to bend, twist, kneel, crawl, and lay down on floor during cleanup/startup of machine – involves frequent, constant, continuous, and repetitious motions.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of bundles that can weigh in excess of 35‑lbs.
• Frequent, regular pushing and pulling of paper rolls in excess of 1,500‑lbs.
• Frequent ladder and stair climbing.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

STS Packaging, 1201 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America