Packaging Operator

Sofidel SpA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel SpA in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support production lines in a fast-paced environment. You will follow safety and environmental procedures and use PPE, while applying customer specifications to machine operation.

You will perform regular equipment audits, maintain cleanliness, set up equipment for optimal performance, and conduct basic maintenance with work orders. Lean techniques and teamwork are essential to minimize waste and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety/environmental procedures and use PPE.
• Understand and apply customer specs to machine operation.
• Audit equipment for safety, guarding, and safety systems.
• Perform quality checks per published standards with integrity.
• Record productivity and quality data per shift.
• Lean manufacturing to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality departments.
• Set up equipment for best performance and run at max efficiency.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading safety docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85043

Date: Aug 19, 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.