Machine Operator Trainee (Day or Night)

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Machine Operator, Trainee

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Hourly Pay: $20.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Shifts: Day or Night (12‑hour or 8‑hour schedules depending on operation)

Job Overview

Accredo Packaging is seeking Machine Operator, Trainees to support our Extrusion and Paper Bag manufacturing operations in Sugar Land, Texas. This role is designed for mechanically inclined individuals who are eager to learn how to operate complex, industrial manufacturing equipment in a fast‑paced production environment.

As a Machine Operator, Trainee, you will receive hands‑on training to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery while producing high‑quality packaging products that meet customer and company standards. Final work assignment will be based on business needs, training progression, and demonstrated aptitude.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operate and assist with industrial manufacturing equipment used in extrusion or paper bag production
• Perform machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers according to production specifications
• Read and follow production orders, schedules, and job documentation
• Load raw materials and monitor machine performance during production runs
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report mechanical or process issues
• Conduct quality checks and ensure finished products meet specifications
• Record production output, downtime, scrap, and maintenance activity
• Package, label, palletize, and transport finished materials as required
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping tasks
• Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members, leads, and supervisors
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn complex machinery
• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred, but not required
• Basic math skills and ability to read measuring devices
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, work instructions, and production documentation, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn production systems
• Ability to work day or night shifts and overtime as needed
• Non‑English‑speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions, including:
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Working around moving machinery, noise, and industrial equipment
  
  

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:
• An online pre‑employment skills assessment
• A drug screening
• A criminal background check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• $20.00/hour starting pay
• $2.00/hour night shift differential
• Day and night shift opportunities available
• Structured training and skill development
• Opportunity to advance into Operator or Lead roles
• Safety‑focused, team‑oriented work environment