Pre-Pack Machine Operator 2

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a production technician to operate and support multiple Prepack production lines in a fast-paced facility in Richmond, VA. The role requires遵守 safety and quality standards and may involve 12-hour shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in production. Experience with Prepack lines and counting equipment is a plus. Hybrid/remote options are not indicated.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred; 2+ years in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Prepack lines (SSPP/DSPP-S/PP99/Joker) a plus.
• Must follow safety and quality regulations at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support production lines to ensure safe, efficient operation and quality.
• Perform line changeovers, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues and propose improvements to boost hourly output.
• Collaborate with team leaders to meet operational goals.

Skills

Production experience

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Prepack equipment

Scales & counting machines

Job description

Job Description

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 operation 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 escal…
• 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

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.

Personal Skills & Attributes

• 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 on 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Child Safeguarding

Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Drug Screening & Accessibility

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.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

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