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Machine Operator - 3rd shift

CKS Packaging, Inc.
Jackson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 3rd shift position at CKS Packaging, Inc.?

Machine Operators Needed- Brownsville, TN

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

What’s In it for You?

  • Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Vacation eligibility after one year of service.
  • Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions available 1st of month after hire date

Responsibilities

  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
  • Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
  • Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
  • Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
  • Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.
  • Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
  • Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
  • Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
  • Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work
  • Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
  • Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
  • Verify material usage per standards
  • Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
  • Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
  • Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
  • Assist other operators as needed,

Shifts Available

  • 3rd Shift (Monday - Saturday) 11pm-7am

Who Should Apply?

  • Anyone with mechanical experience such as production utility worker, manufacturing employee, HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, contractor, construction trades, handyman
  • Anyone interested in a career path that can include higher levels of Machine Operator, Maintenance, Process Tech roles for good performers
  • Anyone interested CKS Packaging will providing them paid training
  • Anyone interested in a steady schedule, stable company
  • Experienced Extrusion Molding Machine Operators
  • Experienced Blow Mold Operators (including PET or HDPE resin, Bekum, Fisher, Uniloy, Aoki, Sidel, 1Blo, and/or Rocheleau machinery) is a plus, but not required
  • Machine Operator Trainees (mechanical experience such as HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, handyman, construction trades are all encouraged to apply)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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