Machine Operator I - Packaging - All Shifts

Maker's Pride; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short/long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Michigan City, Indiana is hiring a Machine Operator I - Packaging for all shifts. The role covers set-ups, adjustments, and operation of packaging equipment to meet customer quality specs. You will perform Wash/Changeover and document results per GMP guidelines.

Open interviews are available; the position offers a competitive wage and benefits, with overtime opportunities depending on production. Training and career growth are supported in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age and capable of working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs set ups on equipment for product runs.
• Operates packaging equipment and adjusts to meet quality specs.
• Inspects packages and records results to ensure quality.
• Prepares materials for quick changeovers and documents paperwork.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and follows GMP procedures.

Skills

GMP awareness

HACCP knowledge

Math skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator I - Packaging - All Shifts

Michigan City, 502 West Highway 20, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

OPEN INTERVIEWS DAY: HIRING EVENT ON FRIDAY - 08/14/26

Please come out and join us for our hiring event!

Location Address:

• Friday – 08/14/26 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

1 st Shift: 5:50AM to 2:00PM

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

3 rd 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.

Michigan City, 502 West Highway 20, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America