Machine Operator - Various Shifts Available

Church & Dwight; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in New Jersey seeks an on-site production operator to support a packaging line. You will monitor equipment, perform basic maintenance tasks, follow SOPs and GMPs, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

Experience is optional; punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to read and write English are essential. The role offers stable hours and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Able to communicate, read and write English.
• Teamwork and ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operates at least one major piece of equipment on packaging lines.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication and inspections.
• Assists mechanics/line technicians with planned maintenance.
• Completes daily safety checks, quality checks, and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Basic math

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Safety record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

Operates as a fully participating and effective team member of a production line within the scope of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) required of this position. Monitors the performance and work flow of the production line in one or more functions in the following areas: safety, housekeeping, productivity, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operates at least one major piece of equipment on any of the packaging lines.
• Conducts minor Preventive Maintenance's (lubrication, cleaning, inspections and adjustments)
• Assist Mechanics/Line Technicians with preforming Plan Maintenance
• Perform all the daily basic safety checks and observations, quality checks, checklists, and housekeeping
• Clear equipment jams
• Ensure compliance to the recycling process of empty component boxes
• Utilizes computer interface panels to operate the equipment
• Maintain equipment and perform washouts and sanitizations
• Adheres to the requirements of the SOP's and GMP's
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and adheres to all safety procedures as documented in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Report safety hazards, quality and production issues to supervision immediately
• Participates in all job related safety training
• Complies with all Church & Dwight Co. Inc. policies and procedures and NJ laws.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Train other operators as may be required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to communicate, write and read English
• Teamwork -Ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Ability to take and follow directions
• Basic math skills
• Attention to details
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain good safety record

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.