Machine Operator Swing Shift

First Priority Manufacturing

Ferndale (WA)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 32,373

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ferndale is looking for a Machine Operator on swing shift to operate encapsulation machines. Responsibilities include maintaining and adjusting machine settings to ensure product quality. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime and bonuses. Health and dental insurance plans become available after 60 days, enhancing the overall employment benefits.

Qualifications

Ability to operate semi-automatic encapsulation machines.
Comfortable working in a messy environment with vitamin formulas.
Strong attention to detail to ensure product specifications are met.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain encapsulation machines.
Adjust machine settings and reload powder hopper as needed.
Clean and assemble machines for optimal operation.
Follow production schedules efficiently.

Skills

Adjusting machine settings

Maintaining cleanliness

Weight measurement

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator on Swing Shift, Monday- Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Operate and maintain semi automatic encapsulation machines, semi automatic machines require the machine operator to constantly adjust the parts during a run, move the capsule rings between powder and capsule feeding and ensure that the proper weights and capsule fill are being met and maintained throughout the run.

Responsibilities

Break down, clean and assemble machine in a swift manner that allows for optimal turnover while maintaining QC's high levels of cleanliness between and during batch runs.
Continually adjust machines as they output to ensure overall appearance, weight, and firmness are within the proper guidelines of the each formula you work on.
To do this machinist may need to adjust the settings on the machine, reload the powder hopper various times to different levels of fullness, they may need to manually push the powder down the feeder if proper flow is not being achieved, change out auger and shoe pieces until the correct fit is found and take weights constantly throughout the batch to ensure all specifications are met.
Follow the production schedule for orders and complete orders in a quick and efficient manner
Properly store and maintain all rings, and machine parts, notifying supervisor immediately if any change parts need ordering and doing routine daily maintenance on the machine to ensure proper functioning.
Be willing to be in a messy job, this position is taking vitamin formulas in a powder form and running them through a encapsulation machine, its very common to get powder onto your self during the shift, some formulas are multi colored, and some don't have the best smell. Coveralls, hairnets, booties, gloves, masks are required during shift and full body hooded plastic suits are provided if you would like.

Job Benefits

Pay starts at $20.00 per hour Shift is Monday- Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Overtime is available once training is completed overtime on Saturday and Sunday mornings is also available.

PTO time is activated after 30 days as is holiday pay.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance plans are available after 60 days of employment

A monthly bonus program for machinists opens a possibility of receiving $250-$1,000 a month extra in production bonuses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits