Pre-Pack Machine Operator 3

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Job summary

LEGO Group is seeking a Production Operator to support Prepack lines (SSPP, DSPP-S, PP99, Joker, DSPP-M) in a high-volume setting. You will help ensure safe, efficient operations, monitor performance, and implement improvements with a focus on quality.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, generally 7 AM to 7 PM in a 2-2-3 schedule, and offers hybrid work with some flexibility. Prior Prepack experience and strong problem-solving skills are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years experience in production/manufacturing environments.
• Experience operating Prepack equipment and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support Prepack production lines to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operations.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and tools in proper condition to support line performance.
• Operate Prepack equipment including bag makers, counting machines, scales, and tables.
• Monitor line performance and propose improvements to increase hourly output.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate as needed.
• Perform changeovers, 5S activities, and autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Analyze rejects or errors and adjust processes to prevent recurrence.
• Use line monitoring and quality control software during production orders.
• Collaborate with team leaders to meet operational goals.
• Learn and apply procedures to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Self-sufficient

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Prepack equipment

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 A LL 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, an d 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

• 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.

Physical demands

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

Workplace and Culture

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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