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Hours Full-time
Location Chicago, IL 60699
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Job Description
Outcome: The Machine Operator will set up and operate Horizontal pouch machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Perform mechanical adjustments, changeovers and perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner. When necessary, Maintenance support will be provided.

Job Expectations:
  • Experience operating a horizontal form fill machine and high-speed equipment.
  • Experience operating/calibrating and adjusting Mettler Toledo scale systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
  • Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
  • Determine the required materials, products, and resources needed.
  • Read and follow job orders.
  • Inspect the machine outputs for quality control.
  • Provide detailed reports and logs on the work done.
  • Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
  • Housekeeping, sanitation and GMP compliance.
  • Keep up with safety requirements and maintain a safe work setting.

Qualifications:
  • Analytical, technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience as a Machine Operator.
  • Training and hands-on experience in safety techniques and requirements.
  • Training and hands-on experience with specific machinery.
  • Knowledge of various types of machinery operation.
  • Trained to handle measurement devices and tools.

Physical Demands:
  • Standing and walking entire shift.
  • Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
  • Climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching.
  • Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach area.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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Posting ID: 1271655089 Posted: 2026-06-27 Job Title: Horizontal Pouch Machine Operator