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Machine Operator

CKS Packaging, Inc.
Haw River, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Machine Operators Needed- Haw River, NC

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

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What’s In it for You?

  • Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Paid vacation, sick days and bonus after eligibility period met
  • Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
  • 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

Responsibilities

  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
  • Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
  • Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
  • Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
  • Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.
  • Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
  • Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
  • Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
  • Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work
  • Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
  • Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
  • Verify material usage per standards
  • Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
  • Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
  • Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
  • Assist other operators as needed,

Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with quality control standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment, handling materials, and operating machinery safely.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • What pay rate (or range) are you seeking?
  • As a machine operator, have you had to troubleshoot the machinery and perform minor maintenance on the machines?

Experience:

  • Mechanical or Machine Operator: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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