Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,708 - 38,038; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking employees for 3rd shift operations based in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves ensuring safety through proper equipment use, executing production tasks as assigned, and actively participating in daily meetings to discuss status and propose improvements. Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Join us in driving manufacturing excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate use of personal protective equipment.
• Execute production tasks based on work assignments.
• Report deviations related to safety and quality.
• Engage in daily production meetings and propose solutions.
• Suggest improvements for standard operating procedures.
• Identify waste elimination opportunities and drive improvements.
• Maintain high 5S standards through routines.
• Seek cross-training opportunities within manufacturing processes.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Shift Information: 3rd shift – Your shift schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, overtime as needed including weekends.

Salary: 23.50 hourly + 1.00 shift differential

Brief Description of Position (Job Duties and Responsibilities)

• Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment’s (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)
• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base.
• Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment’s etc related) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged into the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.
• Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Constantly look for the cross‑training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.
• Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.

Education, Experience and Certification/Registration Desired

• High School or GED minimum.

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