Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Packaging Machine Operator

Location: Newport, AR

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour ($18 per hour + $3 shift differential)

Shift: 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 rotation

Secure, Safe, and Rewarding: A Packaging Machine Operator Job You Can Count On!

Looking for Packaging Machine Operator jobs in Newport where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Machine Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Basic computer skills required, with the ability to learn manufacturing and production software systems.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, packaging, or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience using computers to enter data, monitor production systems, and track equipment performance.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to participate in a drug screening, onsite interview, and company orientation prior to employment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may be warm at times.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Job Duties

• Operate, monitor, and adjust packaging machinery to meet production and efficiency goals.
• Monitor multiple machines simultaneously and troubleshoot operational issues as needed.
• Read, interpret, and record machine gauges, measurements, and production data accurately.
• Use production software and computer systems to track performance and document manufacturing processes.
• Conduct routine quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate equipment issues, production concerns, and operational updates with team members and leadership.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures and assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

"Staffmark gives me easy access to jobs near my home." -Rachelle, Staffmark Associate

Ready to keep things moving? Apply today.

What You Will Do

As a Packaging Machine Operator you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

The Packaging Machine Operator helps transform materials into finished products through the safe operation of manufacturing equipment and careful attention to production quality. This role requires mechanical aptitude, consistency, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Packaging Machine Operator professionals understand machine operation, production procedures, and quality inspection while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependable performance helps ensure successful manufacturing operations.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy machine operation and manufacturing.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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