Machine Operator II - GGF - 1st/2nd/3rd Shift

About the Role

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

Responsibilities

• Independently operate multiple pieces of production and packaging equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers and line setups with minimal supervision.
• Conduct required quality inspections and verify conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues.
• Perform approved adjustments and replace designated wear parts.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Accurately complete production, quality, downtime, and inventory documentation.
• Assist in training and onboarding new Machine Operators.
• Ensure safety procedures and operating standards are consistently followed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Operate powered industrial equipment as required and certified.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year of manufacturing, production, packaging, or machine operation experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating automated production equipment preferred.

Specific Skills

• Ability to independently operate and monitor production equipment.
• Experience performing product changeovers and line setups.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine equipment issues.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and support less experienced operators.
• Basic computer proficiency, including production and inventory systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of material, boxes, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as reading handwritten and/or typed material and the ability to focus.

Core Values

• Adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!

Benefits

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.