Operational Technician - Nights

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging and production equipment while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Support production operations across the assigned line, including providing relief coverage, assisting with changeovers, and supporting equipment startup, shutdown, and operational readiness activities.
• Perform routine equipment checks, inspections, Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) activities, minor servicing, and basic troubleshooting to identify and address equipment abnormalities.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions, conduct visual quality inspections, document quality and production data, and communicate out-of-specification findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production targets, maximize efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and complete assigned training.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of one year of work experience is required.
• Prior experience in machine operation in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Critical thinking skills - ability to assess operating conditions, identify priorities, and complete tasks in order of urgency while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and reading comprehension strongly preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a tablet or laptop.
• Experience safely operating a manual or powered pallet jack is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Often (communicate with other operators and leads)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents, monitors)
• Mobility: Frequent travel around the equipment they operate.
• Bending/Squatting: Occasional bending and squatting to clean and operate machinery.
• Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to operate machinery.
• Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing: Occasional use of ladders or stairs.