Packaging Line Operator

Start your new career as a Packaging Line Operator with MAU at a leading manufacturing facility in Lithonia, GA. As a Packaging Line Operator, you will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment to ensure efficient production, consistent product quality, and a safe working environment. This is a temp to hire opportunity

What We Offer:

• $18–$20 per hour
• Health benefits including telehealth services
• 401k
• First Shift, rotating schedule
• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with some 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM shifts
• Schedule:
• Week 1: Monday – Wednesday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Week 2: Wednesday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday – Saturday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production or packaging equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, blueprints, and parts manuals
• Familiarity with hand and power tools for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Basic computer skills and experience interpreting control charts and production trends
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet production deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and complete required safety training
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and teamwork
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and push or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting while maintaining good hand-eye coordination

What You'll Do as a Packaging Line Operator:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain packaging line machinery to support daily production goals
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, adjustments, and product changeovers
• Complete basic preventive maintenance, including lubrication, component inspections, and equipment checks
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues to minimize production downtime
• Use hand tools, power tools, and technical documentation to replace worn or defective equipment parts
• Review production schedules, monitor changes, and adjust operations as needed
• Process production line returns and verify accurate product counts
• Collect and document quality control data, including fill weights, torque measurements, and finished case inspections
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance (PM), clean-inspect-lubricate (CIL) tasks, centerline checks, and routine equipment inspections
• Conduct in-line and finished product quality checks to ensure compliance with established standards
• Identify equipment abnormalities, production delays, and quality concerns, taking prompt corrective action
• Collaborate with maintenance, shipping, planning, and production teams to resolve operational issues
• Communicate significant equipment, safety, or production concerns to supervisors and management
• Follow established safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, and participate in safety audits and incident investigations
• Assist with break and lunch coverage to maintain continuous production operations
• Support team productivity by adapting to scheduling needs and working overtime when required