Packaging Operator

Sofidel SpA; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel SpA is hiring for a Manufacturing & Engineering role at our Inola, OK facility. The position emphasizes safety, quality adherence, and efficient production through LEAN practices.

You will implement customer specifications, monitor equipment, and support maintenance and quality teams to ensure consistent output. The role requires a high school graduate or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to read and interpret safety and operation manuals.

Qualifications

• High School GED equivalent required or completed.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental procedures and use PPE as required.
• Participate in accident investigations when needed.
• Apply customer specifications to machine operation to meet requirements.
• Audit equipment for safety and proper functioning, including guards and systems.
• Perform quality checks to published standards with integrity.
• Inform supervision and management about non-conforming products.
• Keep working area clean to minimize contamination risk.
• Run machinery at maximum efficiency and optimize setup for best performance.
• Do basic maintenance and write work orders for unresolved issues.
• Plan change-overs and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate waste in raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality departments.
• Record productivity and quality data honestly on a shift basis.
• Work as a team and follow good manufacturing practices.
• Assist management with training requirements.
• Use LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Inola, OK, US, 74036

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Position Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems.
• All quality checks must be performed to published quality standards with honesty and integrity.
• Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products.
• Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants.
• Run the machinery at maximum efficiency.
• Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to achieve the best performance.
• Perform basic maintenance functions, and write work orders for items not able to be corrected.
• Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department.
• Record productivity, and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity.
• Perform work functions as a team.
• Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices.
• Assist and advise management in specific training requirements.
• Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.