Packaging Machine Operator I - Day Shift

Inw Group; Benicia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Inw Group in Benicia, CA is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator I for the Day Shift. You will set up machines to product run specs, adjust line speeds and fill rates, and coordinate with maintenance for quick changeovers to minimize downtime. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic English and math, and 1–2 years manufacturing experience.

Overtime and weekend hours are required. Benefits include medical, vision, life and AD&D insurance, PTO, holidays and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic written English skills necessary.
• Basic general mathematic skills necessary.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in operation and changeover of packaging equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to specifications for product runs.
• Set line speed and fill rates.
• Perform quick changeovers with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure safe, continuous operation and packaging of powders.
• Document production data and GMP sign-offs.
• Assist in TPM and coordinate with Maintenance.
• Support line bottleneck resolution.
• Follow SOPs and attend training.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Skills

Communication

Reading docs

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Pace adaptation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator I - Day Shift

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: PACKA002263

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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ProForm Branch
5001 Industrial Way
Benicia, CA 94510, USA

ProForm Branch
5001 Industrial Way
Benicia, CA 94510, USA

Set up the machine(s) to specifications for determined product run. This includes, but not limited to (depending on which equipment):

• Setting line speed
• Setting fill rates
• Set equipment for line changeovers ensuring proper settings are in place prior to start of run.
• Work with team and maintenance to perform quick changeovers and to limit downtime.
• Responsible for the safe and continuous running of machines in order to fill, and package powders into jugs, bags boxes and packets.
• Participate in Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), with ability to learn and communicate successfully with the Maintenance Department in order to keep equipment at top levels of performance.
• Work with team members in a coordinated and cooperative manner to quickly respond to line bottlenecks.
• Recognize and report equipment issues and work with maintenance crew to troubleshoot and resolve.
• Complete production paperwork including GMP sign offs, downtime and calculation of product, packaging or label losses.
• Work with supervisors to write procedures and to develop other training aids.
• Work with manager, supervisors and production team to attain team and company goals.
• Help production team continuously improve on product quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Follow employee training including GMP, job skill, safety, SOP’s, and improvement oriented training.
• Clean equipment and production area as scheduled and when necessary.
• Be on time to work and maintain good attendance.
• Required to work daily overtime and weekends as business demands necessitate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Be able to listen, understand and respond well to direction.
• Be able to communicate with other line workers and maintenance staff.
• Be able to read and complete production documentation to insure product integrity and to report downtime and packaging losses.
• Ability to do basic math calculations.
• Comfortable with and be mechanically inclined to be able to properly use small hand tools to changeover and adjust equipment.
• Maintain high level of attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated; be self-driven and motivated to learn as much as possible.
• Work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
• Ability to sustain a fast work pace based on equipment driven speeds.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule including daily overtime and weekends.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic written English skills necessary.
• Basic general mathematic skills necessary.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in operation and changeover of packaging equipment preferred.

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Reporting Relationships:

The Packaging Machine Operator reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor and works with other Packaging Line Workers and Maintenance staff.

We offer Generous benefits including:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
• Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match

Required

Resume Required

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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