Pre-Pack Machine Operator 1

1025 LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Colleague Discount

Bonus program

Job summary

1025 LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc. is hiring for a Prepack/Machine Operator to support SSPP/DSPP-S lines. You will ensure safe, efficient operations, monitor line performance, and help maintain quality while performing changeovers and maintenance tasks.

The role requires standing/walking, lifting up to 33 lbs, and a 12-hour shift. A High School diploma with relevant experience is preferred, plus PC proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 2+ years in production/manufacturing, ideally high-volume semi-automated lines.
• Prepack Foil Machine Operator 1-4 or equivalent experience (0-2 years).
• Self-sufficient with minimal supervision and adheres to safety/quality rules.
• Basic problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis.
• Basic understanding of escalation processes.
• Critical thinking to assess when to handle vs seek help.
• Awareness of production processes and material flows.
• Ability to perform precise machine adjustments for quality.
• Able to stand/walk continuously; lift up to 33 lbs; 12-hour shifts.
• PC proficiency (medium).

Responsibilities

• Operate and supportPrepack SSPP and DSPP-S lines for safe, efficient operation.
• Keep equipment, materials, and tools in good condition for stability.
• Operate Prepack equipment incl. bag makers, scales, counting machines.
• Monitor line performance; propose or implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate when needed.
• Perform changeovers, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Analyze rejects from scales; adjust to prevent recurrence.
• Use line monitoring and quality control software during orders.
• Collaborate with Team Coordinators and Supervisors to meet goals.
• Perform additional duties and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Critical thinking

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Self-management

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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 solve 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 Details:

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.

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.

Your workplace:

Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.

Benefits:

• 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.

Company Culture:

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

Equality & Diversity Statement:

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.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Accessibility Statement:

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About LEGO:

We are aware of reports of fraudulent emails and social media messages from individuals falsely claiming to represent the LEGO Group recruitment teams. Please check that recruitment communications are from an official LEGO® email address before responding. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, and having fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”.