Packaging Machine Operator

Kellogg; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator to join their team in Zanesville, Ohio. This role involves preparing world-class products for shipment in a state-of-the-art facility. You will be responsible for high-quality packing, operating machinery, and ensuring optimal machine performance. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive pay, full benefits from day one, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're detail-oriented and have a passion for precision, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

84 hours of PTO

full benefits from Day 1

12-hour shifts

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery; mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished products in accordance with packaging procedures.
• Operate machinery and manage machine performance for quality production.

Skills

communication skills

attention to detail

mechanical aptitude

basic computer skills

problem-solving

ability to follow instructions

Job description

As a Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator, you will help prepare world-class products for shipment in Kellogg Company’s state-of-the-art baking and production facilities. You’ll work in a great environment at one of our many Kellogg plants around the world – our Zanesville Plant. We offer Gr-r-reat benefits: The starting pay is $19.00 with full benefits on Day 1, as well as 84 hours of PTO and 401k. We offer 12-hour shifts starting at 6 am or 6 pm. We also require the ability to work on alternating weekends as needed. We’re a company that can nourish your career as well as your appetite.

The team you’ll be joining prides themselves on not just keeping pace but setting it. You will be responsible for preparing our finished products in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures, aiming for excellence every day by collaborating with diverse people and perspectives while sharing in our values and culture. To be successful in this role, you could certainly use two scoops of communication skills and a bowl full of attention to detail.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Packing with Care – You’ll take particular care in high-quality packing of finished goods. We want to see your passion for precision and vision for success!
• Operating Machinery – Work with computer-controlled equipment or mechanically-based machines. Your talent for all things technical will ensure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products.
• Managing Machine Performance – Ensure machines are stocked and working at full capacity. As a meticulous worker, you’ll take care to keep our machines well-maintained while performing periodic checks and inspecting products.
• Following Best Practices – Adhere to good manufacturing practices as you prepare equipment for production. You’ll use all the right safety precautions as you support our efforts to create better mornings and better breakfasts for our consumers.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery; mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Physically able to stand for long hours and lift at or above the waist a maximum of fifty pounds
• Must be flexible with work schedule, including overtime and holidays
• Understanding of basic math to solve problems; great multi-tasker to complete tasks and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you, so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail].

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe, and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity,” Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces,” and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics, “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability, and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field; it is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed, and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment

About the company

The Kellogg Company, doing business as Kellogg's, is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States.