Machine Operator II - O'Keeffe's - 2nd Shift

About the role

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. 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!

Summary

This position will involve running equipment and performing a degree of maintenance. The position requires an individual to read work orders and inspect work they perform. The individual will be responsible for working in a safe manner, producing product in an efficient manner, performing change overs, packing product and transferring the product to a new location. It is important that this position possess the willingness to accept change and be proactive rather than reactive.

Responsibilities

• Run automatic packaging equipment.
• Verify the proper components are being assembled.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Document in process and end of line inspection.
• Perform change overs on equipment.
• Replace simple mechanical wear parts.
• Keep an accurate count on production.
• Label finished goods with part number and quantity.
• Pack goods directly on to pallets, in displays or holding trays.
• Notify supervisor of any safety issues.
• Willingness to work in other departments.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed by you and each member of the team and that all safety violations are reported properly and immediately.
• Must take training and operate electric walkie as needed.
• Maintain a safety first mindset.

Schedule

• Ability to work 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts, with overtime on Friday and Saturday as needed.
• Frequent and repetitive lifting required.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• 1‑day Train the trainer certified.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal‑oriented, confident, outgoing, able to work well under pressure and succeed in a competitive environment.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word).
• Physical demands: frequent stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions