Machine Operator 2nd Shift

TemperPack is hiring a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in Richmond, VA. The role involves overseeing machine production, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Physical requirements include standing for 12 hours and lifting 40 pounds. This position is full-time and not remote.
TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Supervisor’s Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Department: Multiple Departments

Location: 4447 Carolina Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

Description:

We are seeking a Machine Operator who will work on either our extruder, panel line or kraft encapsulation line while adhering to proper safety rules and regulations. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is based in Richmond, VA. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee machine production while demonstrating proper techniques and adherence to safety rules, to include safely starting, running and stopping one or the other of the extruder or panel line while producing material that meets specifications.
• Execute and verify settings and tooling during changeovers from one recipe to another.
• Tear down, clean and reassemble machine for changeovers and/or end of week cleaning
• Basic troubleshooting of machines
• Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while loading, unloading and staging raw materials and finished product.
• Maintain area housekeeping and equipment condition as needed to ensure equipment runs safely

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with complex equipment
• Ability to be trained on powered equipment

Physical Requirements:
• Be on your feet for 12 hours
• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

Important Notice

At this time, we are not partnering with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate you’re understanding as we continue to build our internal recruitment capabilities.

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