Machine Operator

Date Posted: 11/10/2026

Job Snapshot

Crown Staffing is urgently hiring for a Machine Operator.

Machine Operator Job Details

Schedule: 3rd Shift, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM

Pay Rate: $22.54/hr

Location: Wilmington, OH

Machine Operator Requirements/Qualifications

Previous mechanical machine operation experience required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Stable work history and dependable attendance required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial machinery.
Ability to understand and follow work instructions in English.
Ability to use basic hand tools for machine setup and adjustments.
Ability to operate or assist with forklifts, reach trucks, and clamp trucks.
Basic computer skills for entering machine settings and stacking patterns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and workplace safety procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Steel-toe boots, safety glasses, earplugs, and hair or beard nets required.
Required dress code includes jeans or permitted shorts, tucked-in shirts, and secured hair.
No tank tops, hoodies, baggy clothing, or clothing with holes permitted.
Ability to follow SQF facility requirements, including restrictions on food, drinks, and personal items in production areas.

About the Machine Operator Role

As a Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

Operate and maintain industrial packaging machinery to support daily production.
Perform routine machine duties, including lubrication, cleaning, and material loading.
Load and monitor stacker equipment during production.
Enter and adjust stacking patterns using computerized machine controls.
Assist lead operators with bottoming machine setups and adjustments using basic hand tools.
Load palletizing equipment using forklifts, reach trucks, or clamp trucks.
Monitor production equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Inspect packaging materials to ensure customer order specifications are met.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions or production concerns.
Follow established production standards and quality control procedures.
Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Follow SQF food safety and workplace safety standards.
Perform routine housekeeping and equipment cleaning duties.
Communicate production issues and equipment concerns to supervisors.
Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas.
Complete additional machine operation and manufacturing duties as assigned.

Why Work With Our Client

Employees can expect:

A consistent third-shift manufacturing opportunity.
Competitive hourly pay of $22.54.
Hands-on experience operating industrial packaging and bottoming machinery.
Opportunities to develop mechanical, equipment setup, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with computerized machine controls and automated palletizing equipment.
A team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety and quality.
Opportunities to expand machine operation and material-handling experience.

Why Work With Crown Staffing

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