Operator Manufacturing IV

Location: Sandston

Pay

$23.40 – $25.20, depending on experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with occasional weekend shifts of up to 12 hours as business needs require.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship
• Clear career advancement pathways

Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The role also includes inspecting parts, making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications, and assisting with the setup and operation of production equipment following established procedures and guidelines. Additionally, the Operator serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform necessary pre‑operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup and operation.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment, monitor during operation, perform setup and changeover, inspect parts, and make adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality specifications and minimize unplanned stops.
• Perform scheduled quality‑assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicate results with team members and support teams.
• Conduct housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment.
• Provide training to new associates and lead peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity.
• Operate palletizing machines (more than two), changeover machines to different SKUs and package sizes, and operate stretch‑wrap and computerized pallet‑tag machines.
• Unload product from palletizing machines or load product directly into trailers using a radio‑frequency tablet.
• Scan product while safely stacking it in warehouse bin locations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical and mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead peers and desire to assume greater leadership responsibilities.
• Capability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous‑improvement setting.
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lb, stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
• Willingness to work weekends and some holidays to support customer demand.
• Use of hearing protection due to elevated equipment noise.
• Ability to tolerate seasonal temperature extremes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.