Machine Operator

About the role

Pretium Packaging is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions for a diverse range of industries. We deliver high-quality products while ensuring exceptional customer service and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.

What we offer

• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Competitive salary
• $1,500 sign-on bonus ($500 at 3 months, $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment with a diverse team

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust production line equipment in accordance with established standards
• Perform preventative maintenance and report any problems
• Conduct quality checks on containers to ensure proper specifications are maintained
• Document problems or adjustments made to assigned machinery
• Check and maintain defined levels of all raw materials used in production
• Keep assigned machines and work area clean and free of debris
• Adhere to all required safety protocols and wear PPE properly
• Follow plant-specified job specifications and task lists
• Work assigned shifts, including overtime and after-hours meetings as needed
• Monitor and verify activities to ensure all products meet food safety and quality standards
• Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and document data correctly
• Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after job completion
• Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety to supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1–2 years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Experience in plastics or packaging industry a plus
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems

Physical demands

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, bend, or twist
• Occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move materials

Work environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing settings, with moderate to high noise levels requiring ear protection.