Machine Operator I - Packaging - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Michigan City, IN seeks a Machine Operator to set up and run packaging equipment according to GMP standards. Flexible second and third shifts; overtime possible. Open interviews Thursdays and Fridays at 502 West U.S. Hwy 20.

Duties include equipment set-ups, minor adjustments, quality checks, wash and changeover, and documentation. Requirements: high school diploma preferred; must be 18+, English literacy helpful; GMP/HACCP knowledge or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP or willing to learn.
• Sufficient math skills to calculate quantities for orders.
• Good organizational and communication skills to prioritize work.
• Ability to handle small tools.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• English reading/writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate set ups on equipment for product runs.
• Operates equipment and makes adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Inspects and tests packages and documents results.
• Stages materials for quick changeovers.
• Completes and documents all required position paperwork.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance


• flex spending accounts


• short & long-term disability


• paid holidays and vacation

OPEN INTERVIEWS DAY: HIRING EVENT ON THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

Please come out and join us for our hiring event!

Location Address:

502 West U.S. Hwy 20

Michigan City, IN 46360

• Thursday – 09/24/26 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM


• Friday – 09/25/26 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

2nd Shift: 1:50PM to 10:00PM

3rd Shift: 9:50PM to 6:00AM

Job Summary

The Machine Operator performs set-ups, makes minor adjustments and operates packaging equipment. Identifies acceptable or unacceptable product quality per customer requirements. Performs wash and changeover of equipment. Machine Operators will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs accurate set ups on equipment in preparation for particular product runs.


• Operates equipment and adjusts as necessary to ensure equipment is operating correctly and meeting quality specifications.


• Inspects and tests packages, and documents results to ensure equipment is operating correctly and meeting quality specifications.


• Stages and checks required materials for quick and accurate change overs in production.


• Completes and assembles all required documentation associated with the position.


• Maintains works area in a clean and organized manner.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.


• Must be 18 years of age.


• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs and the HACCP program or willing to learn.


• Sufficient math skills to calculate quantities of material required for orders being run.


• Good organizational and communication skills in order to prioritize work and communicate changes to line workers.


• Must have the ability to handle small tools.


• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.


• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.


• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.


• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.


• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled


• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted and 40-75 lbs. assisted.


• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.