Packaging Machine Operator - Day/Night Shifts, Weekly Pay

Prostaffworkforce; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

ProStaff Workforce Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Machine Operator for our client in New Jersey. The role supports production by setting up and running carton-flow equipment, adjusting settings, and ensuring quality while meeting timelines.

The position is full-time, onsite, offering a contract-to-hire path with a pay rate of $23 per hour. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with responsibilities spanning setup, operation, troubleshooting, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Perform changeovers between formats and ensure proper startup of equipment.
• Run multiple pieces of equipment to maintain quality production and minimize downtime.
• Conduct periodic checks and solve problems detected on equipment.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to sustain production.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines and assist in diagnostics.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant Management.
• Keep machines and work area clean and safe, following cGMPs.
• Adhere to standardized work procedures and safety practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Production procedures knowledge

Spanish language

Education

High School education

Job description

ProStaff Workforce Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Machine Operator for our client in New Jersey. The role supports production by setting up and running carton-flow equipment, adjusting settings, and ensuring quality while meeting timelines.

The position is full-time, onsite, offering a contract-to-hire path with a pay rate of $23 per hour. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with responsibilities spanning setup, operation, troubleshooting, and safety.