Top 7 Packaging machine operators Jobs in Ames, Ia

Kitting Machine Operator
Wurth Industry USA —Bondurant, IA
- $21 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Packaging Line Operator
Continental Manufacturing —Huxley, IA
- $20.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Utility Operator
American Packaging Corporation —Story City, IA
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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- Driving
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- Warehouse
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
West Room Line Foreperson
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- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Kitting Machine Operator

Wurth Industry USA
Bondurant, IA

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Job Details

$21 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Machine operation
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Warehouse experience
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitting Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of automated packaging machinery used in the kitting process. This role ensures a continuous and efficient production cycle, maintaining product quality and minimizing downtime.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and monitor kitting and packaging machinery to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
Perform machine setup and changeovers between shifts and product batches.
Load raw materials into packaging machines, baggers, and label printers.
Calibrate and clean machines to prepare for production cycles.
Control and adjust machine settings, including speed and labeling functions.
Inspect parts using precision measuring tools to verify product quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical or quality-related issues during production.
Conduct routine spot checks on output to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Remove empty totes, packaging waste, and cardboard from the work cell as needed.
Accurately document approved and defective units and maintain production activity logs.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing.
At least 1 year of experience operating machinery in a production or warehouse setting.
Forklift experience required; must pass forklift training and maintain certification.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, following standardized work and safety practices.
Proficient in reading and interpreting instructions, work orders, and procedure manuals.
Capable of understanding and applying written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot using standard procedures.
Solid math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Physically capable of lifting 40–50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 60 lbs.
Ability to stand or walk on concrete flooring for the duration of the shift.
Comfortable working in environments with fluctuating temperatures.
Basic computer proficiency.

Hourly Pay: $21/hr

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Würth Difference:

Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry.
Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention.
Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly.
Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis.

Why Würth:

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service.
Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service.
Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability.
Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service.
10 paid holidays.

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

Education

Required

GED or better
High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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