Packaging Operator (Rotating) (1st/2nd/3rd Shifts)

The Clorox Company; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate automated packaging equipment for liquid bleach products, ensuring equipment setup, changeovers, and quality standards.

This role requires standing up to 8 hours, rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and completion of a pre-employment process. Starting hourly rate is $24.92-$28.30; overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of operator experience in manufacturing.
• Good, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office, Email.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line equipment and ensure proper setup and maintenance.
• Perform changeovers on equipment following procedure.
• Repair equipment malfunctions using mechanical skills.
• Identify quality problems and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order replacements as needed.
• Assist with improvement projects and equipment installations with engineering.
• Follow safety procedures and document maintenance per procedures.
• Attend required training and stay updated on equipment and technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Stand/walk 8 hours

Resume required

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.

Your role at Clorox: The Clorox Company is seeking a qualified candidate for a Packaging Operator position at our Aberdeen, MD facility. This facility uses automated packaging equipment and utilities to manufacture and distribute Clorox Liquid Bleach products. Packaging Associates are responsible for filling containers with liquid bleach products. These responsibilities require knowledge of the operation of the filling equipment, a system of equipment located along a conveyor. Filling and packaging equipment may include an orientor, labeler, filler, capper, check weigh, coder, case packer and case sealer. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is in excellent working condition, and that products are being manufactured to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Starting Hourly rate: $24.92- $28.30. Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. Candidate must satisfactorily complete the employment application with attached resume, as well as complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Candidates must be able to work three (3) shifts times and overtime as business needs dictate, for example: 1st shift: (7am - 3:30pm) 2nd shift: (3pm - 11:30pm) 3rd shift: (11pm - 7:30am).

In this role, you will:

• Operate packaging line equipment, ensuring that it is set up and maintained properly.
• Perform changeovers on all equipment, following established procedures and protocols.
• Fix and repair any equipment malfunctions or failures, using your mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Identify and accurate quality problems, working with teams as needed to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and parts assigned ordering replacements as needed.
• Assist with completion of improvement projects and equipment installations, working with the engineering team as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols, ensuring all equipment is operated safely and responsibly.
• Document all maintenance and repair work in accordance with established procedures.
• Attending all required training sessions, staying up to date on new equipment and technologies.

Safety is a core value at Clorox; therefore, all employees must perform all their work in accordance with OSHA and Clorox safety standards.

What we look for:

• High School diploma or GED or (2) years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office, Email.
• Must be able to work a varied shift of either (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift).
• Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.
• Resume required.
• 5 years of Experience in a manufacturing environment/packaging department (preferred).
• Other transferable skills such as packaging equipment, auto mechanics, maintenance, blow molding, electrical, or machine shop (preferred.)
• Military experience in the above (preferred).

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

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