Packaging Machine Operator

Packaging Machine Operator

Location: Fresno, CA

Pay: $19 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

About the role

We’re seeking a dependable Packaging Machine Operator to help keep production running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and monitor packaging equipment, inspect product quality, and prepare finished goods for shipment.

What you’ll do

• Operate packaging machinery and make routine adjustments as needed.
• Package products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect products on the production line and remove defective items.
• Stop equipment and promptly report malfunctions or production issues to senior operators, Reliability, or a supervisor.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Stamp finished goods with the packer ID number.
• Pack sleeved products into corrugated cases, seal cases with tape, and place them on the conveyor.
• Help load machine blanks and replenish corrugate, bags, and other supplies.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow department and company standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills and a basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with coworkers and management.
• Sound judgment to follow established guidelines when addressing defective products or equipment issues.
• Accrued attendance points must be below five.

Physical and work environment

• Primarily an 8-hour shift, with the possibility of shifts up to 12 hours.
• Continuous standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of 20–40 pounds, potentially up to 20 times per hour; occasional overhead lifting at similar weights.
• Work around machinery and forklifts in a dry, dusty paper environment with noise levels above 85 dB.
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.
• Temperatures may vary with outdoor conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available to support qualified individuals in performing the essential functions of the role.

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