Forming Machine Production Operator

Step into a day on our production floor

When your shift begins—whether it’s 7:00am, 3:00pm, or 11:00pm—you’ll take command of a zone of forming machines, ensuring cartons roll off the line to exacting specifications. You’ll scan performance dashboards, listen for subtle changes in machine rhythm, and keep an eye on waste, efficiency, and utilization to meet or exceed standards. If something’s off, you’ll diagnose the issue, make precise adjustments, and return the line to peak performance.

Throughout your shift, you’ll perform regular quality checks and immediately correct any defects you discover. You’ll handle minor repairs during production and changeovers, execute purge procedures when switching products (and complete the required checklists), and follow LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures. Weekly, you’ll conduct routine machine maintenance. Before you clock out, you’ll connect with the previous or next operator and your supervisor to share insights and pass along any notes on machine behavior across the department.

Shifts & Pay

• Starting rate: $23.01 per hour
• Additional pay differential applies to 2nd and 3rd shifts

Available Shifts

• 1st: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 2nd: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
• 3rd: 11:00pm – 7:00am

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

What you’ll do

• Operate a zone of forming machines to standard or better, managing waste, efficiency, and utilization
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and make adjustments or repairs to uphold carton quality and machine performance
• Run scheduled quality checks and take corrective action to eliminate defects
• Perform minor repairs during production and product changeovers
• Carry out weekly machine maintenance
• Coordinate with prior and upcoming shift operators and supervisors to review machine issues across the department
• Execute purge procedures during product changes and complete required checklists
• Follow LOTO and alternative LOTO procedures at all times

What you bring

• 1+ year operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude (experience preferred)
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English

Proficiencies

• Packaging experience
• Setting up machines for production runs
• Working effectively in a manufacturing environment