Job Description

Job Summary

You will be accountable for the operation of a variety of machines to assist with meeting daily production goals. Responsibilities range from preparing machines for specific jobs to cycling materials through to the finished product. Working 40 hours a week work week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

Shift Schedule: 7am to 3pm

Rate: 18.75/hr

Grow Your Career as a Machine Operator!

We believe in promoting from within. Our Machine Operator career path has five levels, with a pay increase at every step:

- Machine Operator (Entry): $18.75/hr. Start here, and we’ll train you.
- Machine Operator I: $19.25/hr. Initial qualification achieved.
- Machine Operator II: $21.25/hr. A $2.00/hr jump. Additional responsibilities with a pay increase.
- Machine Operator III: $23.25/hr. Another $2.00/hr as you enhance your skills.
- Lead Operator: $26.50/hr. Lead your team and earn up to $7.75/hr more than your starting rate.

Shift Premiums!

Earn extra on top of your base rate when you work these shifts:

- Graveyard Shift : +$1.00/hr
- Evening Shift : +$0.70/hr
- Day Shift : base rate

Advancement is based on skills assessments, time in role, and performance.

Please note: the entry level rate is only until initial qualification is achieved. This is intended to be relatively quick.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operates machinery of assigned department (lamination, cutting, fabrication, shapes, recycling, molding, expanding, etc.) to complete assigned work order.
- Receives and reviews work orders.




- Communicates the required amount of material needed to perform tasks to other departments.
- Continuous observation of machine operation to ensure optimal performance of standard work within assigned department.
- Performs hazard-based functions on machinery, including lock out/tag out and daily equipment inspection.
- Stacks, sorts, and bundles material according to assigned department’s standard work.
- Occasional housekeeping tasks, 5S, and SQDC involvement.
- Records data of manufactured material for quality control and improvement functions.
- Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
- Assists with quality checks to verify proper parameters are adhered to.
- Assists Operators II & III on packaging and end-of-line work, and as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

- Rapid paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
- Versatile to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
- Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
- Calculator, Measuring Devices
- Hand tools
- Computer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

- Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
- Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
- Hi-Vis Vests
- Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

📌 Machine Operator (Day Shift) (Crossfield)
🏢 Carlisle
📍 Crossfield