Pre-Pack Machine Operator 3

the LEGO Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Headspace wellbeing support

Colleague Discount

Bonus program

Hybrid working

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Prepack Machine Operator to run and support the Prepack lines (SSPP, DSPP-S, PP99, Joker, DSPP-M) in a high‑volume production setting. The role requires a 12‑hour shift (7 AM–7 PM) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule with weekly pay at $27.45 per hour.

You will maintain equipment, perform changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with team leaders to meet efficiency and quality goals. Strong safety/quality adherence and the ability to stand and walk for long periods are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years in production/manufacturing environment, ideally on high-volume lines.
• Experience with Prepack Paper systems: SSPP, DSPP-S, PP99, Joker, DSPP-M.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support all Prepack production lines (SSPP, DSPP-S, PP99, Joker, DSPP-M) safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and tools to support stable line performance.
• Perform line changeovers and 5S activities to maintain equipment and workplace organization.
• Troubleshoot issues, escalate when needed, and apply root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Team Coordinators, Supervisors, and area leaders to meet operational goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold safety and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Compensation and schedule:

• Shift is offered as 7 AM - 7 PM in 2-2-3 schedule
• Compensation is $27.45 per hour paid weekly

Job Duties:

• Operate and support ALL primary (Prepack Single Paper (SSPP), Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S), PP99 Paper, Joker Paper, Double-Medium Paper (DSPP-M)) 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 4 or equivalent previous Machine Operating experience (4+ years) OR Successful completion of required Prepack production training in Prepack Single Paper (SSPP), Double-Small Paper (DSPP-S), PP99 Paper, Joker Paper and Double-Medium (DSPP-M) Paper.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision, consistently following safety and quality regulations and procedures.
• Takes ownership of line performance and Prepack area KPIs, actively supporting stable and efficient production.
• Consistently executes problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, applying a high level of critical thinking.
• Consistently follows and executes the escalation process with a strong sense of urgency when issues arise.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Prepack equipment and proposes process improvements to enhance performance, quality, or efficiency.
• Collaborates effectively with leaders, peers, and stakeholders to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong information assimilation and retention skills to quickly learn and apply operational processes, procedures, and standards, and effectively transfer knowledge by explaining procedures and supporting peers in improving line performance.
• 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 $27.45 - $27.45 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.

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.

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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