Machine Operator - Climate Controlled Environment! Starting Pay $16 - $18 / hr.

Aptar; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, innovative manufacturing company where you will play a key role as a Machine Operator. This position involves managing material flow, monitoring equipment operations, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to safety and quality, you will be part of a team that values diversity and fosters personal development. Enjoy a competitive salary along with an innovative benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and retirement savings options. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Wellness plan

Pet insurance

Vacation time

Personal development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow and monitor equipment operation.
• Ensure product quality and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform equipment adjustments.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to read, count and write

Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting

Team-oriented and self-directed

Committed to quality and safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer data entry and editing software

Job description

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

Our fast-growing, technologically-driven manufacturing company is seeking Machine Operators to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule rotation. The machine operator manages material flow on the equipment, monitors operation, makes operating adjustments (as required) and verifies product quality and equipment operating conditions to assure conformance to specifications. The operator is responsible for area housekeeping and following proper safety procedures plus recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety. This position must participate and adhere to all applicable plant certifications including but not limited to, ISO 9001:2000, SQF and BRC.

This position operates on a 12 hour shift (6:45pm - 7:00am) on a 2-2-3 rotation, or 12 hour shift (6:45am-7:00pm) on a 2-2-3 schedule.

This is how your journey begins:

• Support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies / procedures.
• Arrive 15 minutes before start of shift in order to communicate with previous shift.
• Operating and maintaining all types of heavy equipment.
• Arranging and setting up the material handling equipment and machineries.
• Monitoring the machine operations to see that the finished products and components are aptly matching with the quality and quantity constraints of the company.
• Examining and discarding defective goods and packaging components.
• Replenishing, stocking, and sorting the packaging supplies.
• Cleaning the machineries after completing the production activities.
• Maintaining a report of the total measure of goods manufactured per day.
• Read activity board for scheduled color changes, conversions and set-ups.
• Create, label and number boxes. Create move tickets.
• Read shop order for product requirements and verify box label matches product.
• Read and interpret visual inspection criteria, mold maps, and mold/product supplemental information.
• Bag and tag retain product shots.
• Visually inspect product according to inspection plans including color matching.
• Answer bells, check for stuck parts, and use Process Monitor on press.
• When necessary, operate emergency stops on closing machines, grinders, auxiliary equipment and understand lock out/tag out procedure.
• Ability to run machines adequately for the relief of Operator/Inspectors for breaks, and/or rest.
• Ability to adequately perform inspections for the substitution of Inspectors when lack of.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

What you will bring on the journey

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, count and write.
• High School Diploma and GED.
• Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and stand for a 12-hour work shift.
• Committed to quality, safety and communication.
• Team-oriented and self-directed.
• Background check required.
• Computer data entry and editing skills including the ability to learn and use applicable departmental software packages.
• Ability to distinguish color and pass the EnChroma test for the color blind.

Desired Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, and standards.
• Knowledge of SPC.
• Knowledge of packaging applications (closures, bottles, & tubes).
• Able to plan, control and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling and measurement systems.
• Knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry.

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.