Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Associate Operator to join our production team. You will operate Prepack SSPP and DSPP-S lines, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You will work a 12-hour shift, stand for long periods, and lift up to 33 lbs as part of daily responsibilities. Candidates with prior manufacturing experience and a safety-minded approach are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years in production/manufacturing is preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.
• Able to lift up to 33 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate Prepack SSPP and DSPP-S production lines safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and tools in good condition.
• Perform line changeovers and 5S and autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Monitor line performance and suggest improvements for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with team coordinators and supervisors to meet goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Prepack equipment

Counting machines

Scales

Job description

Shift Details

• Shift is offered as 7 AM - 7 PM in 2-2-3 schedule
• Compensation is $22.30 per hour paid weekly

Job Description

Compensation and schedule

• Shift is offered as 7 AM - 7 PM in 2-2-3 schedule
• Compensation is $22.30 per hour paid weekly

Job Duties

• Operate and support Prepack Single Paper (SSPP) AND Double‑Small Paper (DSPP‑S) production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations in accordance with Safety and Quality standards.
• Ensure equipment, materials, and tools are maintained in proper condition to support stable and reliable line performance.
• Operate Prepack equipment including bag makers, counting machines, scales, manual tables, and other automated systems or equipment supporting the production lines.
• Monitor line performance and proactively propose or implement improvements to maintain or increase hourly output.
• Perform troubleshooting activities to resolve operational issues and elevate when necessary according to the defined escalation process.
• Execute changeovers, 5S activities, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks to maintain equipment performance and workplace organization.
• Analyze and correct rejects or errors generated by scales or counting equipment, making appropriate adjustments to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize line monitoring and quality control software during production orders and changeovers.
• Collaborate with Team Coordinators, Supervisors, and other area leaders to support operational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment aligned with operational excellence.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in high-volume, fast‑paced semi‑automated production lines.
• Existing Prepack Foil Machine Operator 1, 2, 3, 4 or equivalent previous Machine Operating experience (0-2 years)
• Self‑sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision, always following safety and quality regulations and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis.
• Basic understanding on how to execute the escalation process.
• Critical thinking skills able to assess situations carefully to determine what situations can be solved by the employee or when support is required.
• High level of awareness for production processes and material flows.
• Ability to perform precise machine adjustments, including fine adjustments within thousandths of an inch, to ensure product quality and stable line performance.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Turning body side‑to‑side.
• Lifting product up to 33 lbs.
• Grabbing/Pinching.
• Reach away from your body.
• Bending/ squatting.
• 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to work 12 hour shift.
• PC Medium knowledge.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $22.30 – $22.30 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What’s in it for you?

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount – We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Your workplace – Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.
• Hybrid Working – Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.

Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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