Pre-Pack Machine Operator 2

Lego Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Headspace app

Life and disability insurance

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a production line operator for its Richmond-area facility. You will operate and support multiple high-speed lines, perform changeovers, troubleshoot, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

A high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing experience are preferred, with a strong safety and quality focus. You will work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, earning $24.25 per hour with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, ideally in high-volume, fast-paced semi-automated lines.
• Existing Prepack Foil Machine Operator 3/4 or equivalent experience or successful completion of required production lines and probation.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision, following safety and quality procedures.
• Good understanding of Prepack area KPIs and their impact on line performance.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of the escalation process and urgency when issues arise.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities within Prepack and contribute to efficiency.
• Strong information assimilation and retention for operational processes.
• Precise machine adjustments within thousandths of an inch.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support four primary production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and tools for stable line performance.
• Handle Prepack equipment including bag makers, counting machines, scales, and tables.
• Monitor line performance and propose improvements to increase hourly output.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, escalate when needed.
• Perform changeovers, 5S, and autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Analyze rejects and adjust to prevent recurrence.
• Use line monitoring and QC software during orders and changesovers.
• Collaborate with Team Coordinators and Supervisors to meet goals.
• Perform additional duties and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Self-sufficient

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Job Description

Compensation and schedule:

• Shift is offered as 7 AM - 7 PM in 2-2-3 schedule
• Compensation is $24.25 per hour paid weekly

Job Duties:

• Operate and support FOUR of the primary production lines (Prepack Single Paper (SSPP), Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S), PP99 Paper, Joker Paper) 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 line.

• Existing Prepack Foil Machine Operator 3, 4 or equivalent previous Machine Operating experience (2-4 years) OR Successful completion of required Prepack Single Paper (SSPP), Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S), PP99 Paper, and Joker Paper production lines and satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision, consistently following safety and quality regulations and procedures.

• Good understanding of Prepack area KPIs and their impact at line performance.

• Strong execution of problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, applying a solid level of critical thinking.

• Good understanding of the escalation process and ability to execute it effectively with a high sense of urgency when issues arise.

• Ability to identify improvement opportunities within the Prepack area and contribute to operational efficiency.

• Strong information assimilation and retention skills to quickly learn and apply operational processes, procedures, and standards.

• Ability to perform precise machine adjustments, including fine adjustments within thousandths of an inch, to ensure product quality and stable line performance.

• Demonstrates deeper understanding of line performance drivers and contributes to operational improvements.

• 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 $24.25 - $24.25 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?

Here are some of what to expect:

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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