Packaging Machine Operator (P.M.O.) – Lines 400/405

About the role

Support the Line 400 Unassigned Crew in producing Little Debbie Cosmic products to meet peak seasonal demand. These are not temporary holiday-only positions; once seasonal demand normalizes, team members will transition back to their Line 400 Unassigned Crew positions, supporting production needs across the facility. Team members will also be eligible to apply for regular openings as they arise.

Location: 272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Responsibilities

• Set-up, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment for production runs
• Perform required changeovers for product, code, or packaging
• Enter OPM11i data timely and accurately
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to packaging equipment
• Disassemble/assemble and clean equipment in the entire business unit for a full shift or more
• Perform other duties, including higher-level jobs in the entire business unit as needed
• May be asked to train on 1st Shift

Requirements

• Overall good work record (including attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Accurate measurement and conversion skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Attention to detail
• Successfully complete PMO training and pass technical competencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience (plastic film or wrap)
• Excellent mechanical skills and/or previous technical training
• Set-up, changeover, and troubleshooting ability

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• Teamwork and independent work capability

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

Pay

$25.21 - $26.49 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus $2.00 per hour shift premium for 3rd Shift hours.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:20 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). Onsite; other days and hours as needed.