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Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator

Big Easy Blends
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator position at Big Easy Blends?

Full-time Description

Job Summary

The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting product to specifications and making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

Shift Times

Be open to shift work hours tbd

Duties/Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
  • Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
  • Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, fix, document, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Sort, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
  • Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
  • Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams.
  • Start machine by engaging controls.
  • Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
  • Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized procedures and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
  • Mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude
  • Attention to safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Basic math skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Experience at making mechanical adjustment to equipment.
  • Experience at running machines that packages product.
  • Experience with filler machines preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness.
  • Must be able to move and lift up to 40-pounds.
  • Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, kneel and twist.

Salary Description $18 and up DOE

Salary : $18

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