Top 19 Entry level machine operator Jobs in Colonial Heights, Va

Machine Operator 2nd Shift
Pratt Industries —Sandston, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Machine Operator 1st Shift
Pratt Industries —Sandston, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Packaging Machine Operator-2
Boar's Head —Petersburg, VA
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
Production Operator
Celanese —Chester, VA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Forklift
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Production Operator - Jewelry
Hoover & Strong —Richmond, VA
- $19 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Production Team Member-Wire, (ONSITE)
Hoover & Strong, Inc —Chesterfield, VA
- From $19 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Operator - Gluing - Night
Sabert —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manufacturing Trainee
Schawk USA LLC —Sandston, VA
- $21 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator I, Glass
Dover Food Retail —Richmond, VA
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
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Press Brake Operator
Blueprint Automation —South Chesterfield, VA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Folder Gluer Operator 1st Shift
Pratt Industries —Sandston, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Equipment Operator
Sims Limited —Petersburg, VA
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Assistant Operator - Gluing - Day
Sabert —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Folder Gluer Operator 2nd Shift
Pratt Industries —Sandston, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries -
Sandston, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Computer operation
Machine setup
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Equipment malfunction troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Quality standards in production
Computer skills
Machine adjustment
Algebra
Technical troubleshooting support
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)

Full Job Description

Position: Folder Gluer, Flexo Press, Rotary Die Cutter, Jumbo Operator

Shift: 2nd

Location: Sandston, VA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance

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Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for all activities associated with running the folder gluer, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accurate and efficient set-up of all folding and gluing operations of the machine in accordance with proper setup techniques.
Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
Properly operate machine to run efficiently and produce quality products.
Ensure diagonal and corrugator scores are broken when necessary.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Assist in training all Post job positions.
Learn to run a variety of box styles.
Check the quality of boxes during the run, including: mis-slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and any other defects.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
Adheres to the production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Must be able to learn and assist in mechanical set up.
Must be able to help troubleshoot problems and assist in necessary repairs.
Must have a working knowledge of the following:
- Current production software
- Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
- Product layouts and production specifications
- Product quality specifications
- Quality standards

Required Skills:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Intermediate computer skills
Strong math/algebra skills
Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational & Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- 6 months experience in the Press and Finishing Department.
- 6 months experience operating a Folder Gluer.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Measurements:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Requirements:

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest."
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

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entry level machine operator jobs in colonial heights, va

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Production Operator

Production Operator - Jewelry

Production Team Member-Wire, (ONSITE)

Assistant Operator - Gluing - Night

Manufacturing Trainee

Machine Operator I, Glass

Press Brake Operator

Folder Gluer Operator 1st Shift

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Assistant Operator - Gluing - Day

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