Job Description

Machine Operator (28273, 2nd Shift 3:30-2am)

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Reads schedule to obtain work orders and volume of packages to be produced.
• Selects, positions, and secures packaging such as film, cubes, boxes, containers, etc.
• Positions and secures proper former and loads hopper with correct product.
• Moves controls to adjust print and checks seals for quality (bags).
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of packaging to specifications.
• Labels boxes that have been inspected and signed off by supervisor.
• Packages packaging in labeled boxes and loads pallets for shipment.
• Cleans and maintains work area and equipment.
• Able to be forklift certified (if needed).
• Able to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Follow and practice safety rules and regulations.
• In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
• Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• May perform other duties as required.

• This job follows standard practices and procedures, and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Ability to function/control/program machine’s internal computer system

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior forklift training and experience preferred.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Able to stand for a long period of time.

• Work is performed in a plant/production floor environment and disruptions occur infrequently.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare (medical/dental/vision)
• Opportunity to participate in the Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short Term Disability Insurance paid by the company
• Basic life Insurance equals to your annual salary paid by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – paid by the company
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• The opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance coverage for:
• Life Insurance
• Accident
• Whole Life
• Prepaid Legal
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 401-k Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment)