Machine Operator - Squares 2 - 1st Shift

Lindt; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt USA in Stratham, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator to set up and run production lines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will monitor machines, perform changeovers, assist with preventive maintenance, participate in 5 Why analyses, maintain logs, and follow 5S and lockout/tagout procedures to support efficient daily production.

Qualifications

• Strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Basic computer skills and effective written communication.
• Ability to take direction and execute in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned machine(s) to meet daily production goals.
• Coordinate product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.
• Monitor machine and material flow to ensure quality and production standards; report problems promptly.
• Participate in 5 Why analysis to drive root-cause resolution and reduce downtime.
• Assist with simple preventative maintenance tasks to prevent downtime.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met and followed.
• Visually inspect materials and products; may taste product for daily quality audits.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and 5S housekeeping.
• Report issues to supervisor and participate in daily/weekly meetings.

Skills

Operating knowledge

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

TPM concepts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast‑growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose

The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set‑up and operation of manufacturing machines. In addition, this individual ensures that all L&S safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Machinery Responsible for set‑up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Responsible for coordination of product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.
• Responsible for monitoring the machine and material running through machine to ensure product meets quality and production standards; report problems to line operator in a timely manner.
• Participate in 5 Why analysis to problem solve and ensure minimal down time.
• Assist with performing simple preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to prevent down time.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Responsible for visual inspection of materials and products used to ensure that L&S productivity and quality standards are met or exceeded; may be required to taste product as part of daily quality audits.
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed; consistently report issues in a timely and accurate manner to the Line Operator.
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Using 5S methodology ensures equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.

Administrative duties

• Monitor and record production run quantities, job orders, product and wrapping materials used, pallet tags, waste and machinery down times on the work order and directly in the computer system.
• Establish and communicate material stocks availability to meet daily production requirements.
• In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.
• Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions.
• Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: The ability to demonstrate strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Basis mechanical skills Actively participate in group discussions.
• Skills & Knowledge: Basic Computer Skills (windows‑based software) Basic written and effective communication skills Ability to take direction and execute in a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical skills as it relates to machinery, and ability to troubleshoot Understand Total Productive Management to include Autonomous Management, Preventative Maintenance & Safety and be able to perform basic maintenance on the machine to include inspection, lubrication, and basic repair.
• Education: High school diploma.

Other Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms.
• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination.
• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required.
• Weekend work, as required.

Total Rewards

Compensation Range: Starting pay $20.00 per hour
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job‑related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

Chcete posunout svou kariéru v inspirativním a mezinárodním prostředí? Staňte se součástí světa Lindt &Sprüngli. Společně naplňujeme naše ambiciózní cíle – s jasným smyslem, silnými hodnotami a jedinečnou kulturou založenou na spolupráci a vzájemné důvěře. Stavíme na bohaté tradici, zároveň se však neustále vyvíjíme, abychom udávali směr a nastavovali nové standardy. V našich rozmanitých lokálních týmech přemýšlíme globálně a jednáme lokálně. Podporujeme naše kolegy v jejich růstu, dáváme jim prostor převzít odpovědnost a společně utvářet udržitelnou budoucnost. Jsme zodpovědným zaměstnavatelem první volby, který nabízí výjimečnou zaměstnaneckou zkušenost. Společně budujeme důvěru, podporujeme inovace a rosteme – jako jednotlivci i jako společnost.

Lindt &Sprüngli okouzluje svět čokoládou již více než 180 let. Lindt &Sprüngli je tradiční švýcarská společnost s kořeny v Curychu a globální lídr v segmentu prémiové čokolády. Prémiovou čokoládu aktuálně vyrábíme ve 12 továrnách v Evropě a USA. Naše produkty jsou prodávány prostřednictvím 41 dceřiných společností a poboček, přibližně v620 vlastních prodejnách, a také prostřednictvím sítě zhruba 100 distributorů po celém světě. Jako skupina Lindt &Sprüngli zaměstnáváme přibližně 15500 zaměstnanců a v roce 2025 jsme dosáhli tržeb ve výši 5,92 miliardy CHF. Náš závazek přispívat k udržitelnější budoucnosti je klíčovým prvkem, který určuje naše aktivity i ambice. Od roku 2008 je program Lindt &Sprüngli Farming Program naším standardem odpovědného získávání kakaa.