Machine Operator I- First Shift

GOJO Industries Inc; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Onsite well-being care

Job summary

GOJO Industries, LLC is seeking a Machine Operator I for first shift in Wooster, OH. This 100% onsite role runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday, and requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and operate line equipment. You will monitor production lines, perform quality checks, and assist with changeovers under supervision.

The position is full-time with comprehensive benefits and eligibility for bonuses. Prior mechanical experience in manufacturing and on-the-job training are valued, with strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Proficiency gained via on-the-job training in a manufacturing setting.
• Requires prior mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train others through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production schedule.
• Assist with changeovers and minor operation tasks.
• Verify availability of components for orders.
• Retrieve components from staging/kanban for production orders.
• Load equipment with production components (caps, bottles, film, pumps, labels).
• Assist with quality checks and SPC where applicable.
• Maintain line/equipment housekeeping and records for audits.
• Operate machine controls, touch screens, and communication devices.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and report abnormalities to supervision.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP, safety and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Onsite operations

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

On-the-job training

Tools

Fox Jet

Laser Coder

Video Jet

Job description

Requisition ID32884-Posted09/17/2026-Manufacturing & Distribution-Full Time Regular-United States-Ohio-Wooster, OH USA

Information about #32884 Machine Operator I- First Shift

Shift:Shift 1 GOJO 7am- 3pm M-F

Role Type: 100% Onsite, must be able to lift 50 lbs

Role Objective

Incumbents of thisroletend tobasic line machinery and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation,following production/process specifications or instructions as documented and directed. Incumbents monitor meters, gauges, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications, while performing all work in accordance with established safety and quality procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Expected to meet the daily production schedule.
• Performs minor operation and changeover procedures and assists maintenance on major changeovers.
• Verifies availability of required components, sub-assemblies and supplies at work station for upcoming and current orders.
• Retrieve required components for production orders from staging area, back flush or Kanban.
• Functions as part of production crew to load equipment with necessary production components such as, but not limited to; caps, bottles, film, pumps, labels and shippers.
• Reconciles and returns remaining components to the locator after production runs.
• Assists the Production Leader to perform quality checks such as; weight checks, torque checks, visual inspection, accuracy of counts, skid tags, use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting (when applicable) and pallet patterns.
• Maintains line and equipment within housekeeping and cleanliness guidelines.
• Maintains operating records as required.Includes maintaining machine log, check lists, books and other company records for auditing purposes according to relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Starts and stops machines (utilizing the emergency E-stop) and complies with lock-out/tag-out procedures, alerting maintenance of any malfunction.
• Must be familiar and able to operate machine control panels and touch screens; digital communication equipment, and is able to recognize system errors and faults.
• Assists with changeovers and general upkeep of line equipment; adjusting rails, set and operation of glue and tape machines, counting, perform component reconciliation, printer set-up and basic operation (Fox Jet, Laser Coder, Video Jet) and boxing surplus components.
• Troubleshoots any malfunctions and report abnormalities to the Production Leader/Supervisor and Maintenance. Makes minor adjustments to equipment within written work instructions(WIS).
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), safety and housekeeping requirements.May train others as assigned.
• Required to work on production lines as needed and able to perform all manual functions.

Education and Experience

Proficiency will be obtained through on-the-job training. Requires previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of testing equipment and ability to operate this equipment. Ability to train others through on-the-job training.

Role Type

Direct Manufacturing/Distribution - 100% On-Site

Travel Requirements

Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

The starting pay rate for this role is19.08 per hour.In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.

Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an Affinitative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.