Machine Operator 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

Bradford Labs; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Labs in Rhode Island seeks an entry-level manufacturing operator to set up supplies and operate converting and packaging lines. You will monitor product quality, document outputs, and ensure correct packaging of materials. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to GMP standards.

The position involves standing, lifting, and routine equipment operation within a manufacturing environment, with focus on accurate reporting and maintaining line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating converting/packaging equipment
• Understanding of quality parameters for finished product
• Awareness of GMP procedures and safe practices

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for operation.
• Operate the converting and packaging equipment in the department.
• Perform packaging functions.
• Maintain finished product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment to monitor quality; take corrective action.
• Maintain production accounting records including labor reporting, process control, quality and loss rates.
• Package, count and document all supplies for inventory or scrap.
• Comply with GMP procedures and standards.
• Perform duties relevant to the basic function.

Skills

Operating details

Soap processing equipment

Packing material knowledge

Quality parameters understanding

Communication/feedback

Cleanliness/orderliness

Machine safety

Safe-practice observance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for operation.
• Operate the converting and packaging equipment in the department.
• Perform packaging functions.
• Maintain finished product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment necessary to monitor product quality. Take any necessary corrective action.
• Maintain necessary production accounting records and reports to include labor reporting, process control, quality and loss rates.
• Properly package, count and document all supplies to be returned to inventory or scrapped.
• Comply with procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Duties relevant to the basic function.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for operation.
• Operate the converting and packaging equipment in the department.
• Perform packaging functions.
• Maintain finished product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment necessary to monitor product quality. Take any necessary corrective action.
• Maintain necessary production accounting records and reports to include labor reporting, process control, quality and loss rates.
• Properly package, count and document all supplies to be returned to inventory or scrapped.
• Comply with procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Duties relevant to the basic function.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department.
• General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they are related to the efficient operation of the converting and packaging equipment.
• General knowledge of packing material characteristics
• Understanding of quality parameters as they related to finished product.
• Feedback is essential to good performance. Two-way communication is encouraged between Manager and operator on a continuing basis.
• Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work.
• Understanding of and adherence to machine safety.
• Observance of all safe practices within the department

B. QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Requirements: Previous experience in a manual assembly or machinery type operation would be helpful.

Education and License Requirements: High school education with diploma or be able to demonstrate knowledge consistent with the level of education.

Physical Working Conditions (Physical Capacities): Capable of normal standing, bending and twisting consistent with assembly type operations. Capable of moderate to heavy lifting. Exposure to mild noise (machinery) and some mild nuisance dust. Climate conditions are consistent with those of a normal manufacturing environment.