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Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

PAC Worldwide
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
Description

As the Machine Operator, you will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain a machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining standard operations of the machine including making adjustments and changes depending on the situation and work order requirements.

3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:00am

Weekly Pay, Paid Breaks & Great Benefits!

Starting Pay Rate:
$20.75/hr Plus $2.10 shift differential per hour

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Read and understand work orders, including special instructions
  • Print labels and adhere to finished goods and pallets
  • Enter a Safety, Maintenance, and/or Planning request when needed
  • Complete necessary changeovers in the allotted time
  • Complete proper shift turnover process
  • Demonstrate full proficiency and proper Operator techniques for at least one machine within Machine Group meeting quality standards. Machine Groups are currently defined as Paper, Poly, Sideweld/Wickets, and Auxiliary (Bubble, etc.)
  • Meet production and throughput standards
  • Execute machine operating procedures such as: adjust tension control, unwind, roll change, perform regular maintenance and adjustments and troubleshooting (specific tasks will vary per machine) Set up, operate, and maintain label applicator bander Case Sealing (Tape) machine, including adjustments and troubleshoot issues with the machines
  • Move the punch, release liner, bubble piercer, and cooling bars safely and efficiently
  • Understand and perform machine-specific Preventative Maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Housekeeping Duties And Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all Plant Safety policies and procedures, including identifying the location of machine safety devices (E-Stop, light curtains, etc.), demonstrating and understanding the process of reporting all incidents, injuries, illnesses, and first aid, demonstrating and understanding the proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and always using proper PPE for processes that require additional PPE
  • Safely and efficiently stop the machine for any reason or concern such as safety, quality, production, or jams
  • Safely and efficiently clean the knife of foreign debris and add glue to the glue tank, when needed
  • Inspect and utilize hoist safely and efficiently
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area by removing scrap, dumping trash, keeping floors swept, etc.

Quality Duties And Responsibilities

  • Display proficiency in all quality processes and procedures, including quality checks, detection of defects, and carton configuration, etc.
  • Utilize all quality tools and equipment necessary, including rulers, thickness gauges, force gauges, etc.
  • Verify raw material is correct
  • Make production entries without errors in allotted time

Teamwork, Training, & PAC Values Duties And Responsibilities

  • Work as a team with all PAC Team Members by communicating and cooperating in a clear and professional manner
  • Communicate all concerns regarding safety, quality, or production to the appropriate personnel
  • Maintain good attendance
  • Successfully complete and pass Core Operator Training Modules for designated machine group
  • Successfully complete a basic Leadership/Communication training
  • Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of running a CM Machine

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Qualifications

General:

  • Capable of reading work instructions
  • Capable of reading safety rules
  • Capable of reading a ruler
  • Able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-pace environment

Education And/or Experience

  • Must have a high school diploma or its equivalency
  • At least 6 months of manufacturing work history desired

Language Skills

  • Must be able to be trained to read, speak, and write English with good interpersonal skills

Mathematical Skills

  • Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations.

Reasoning Ability

  • Must possess good organization and time management skills and practices

Computer Skills

  • Must be capable of using a computer to perform data entry and printing functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work is performed by using both hands and arms while in a standing position for an eight to twelve-hour shift. Frequently bends, reaches, twists, pushes, pulls, squats, or kneels.
  • Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs. from floor to waist on a regular basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Employee will primarily be working inside in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing environment in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working At PAC

PAC Worldwide manufactures packaging materials and supplies packaging automation equipment for some of the world’s top retailers. For over 40 years, we have maintained a commitment to producing high-quality products while remaining dedicated to corporate responsibility and employee wellness. PAC promotes open communication and comprehensive employee wellness through our PACLife initiative. PACLife’s CARE, CONNECT, CREATE initiative is targeted at our most important asset, our employees. Through PACLife we seek to enhance the life, relationships and future of every PAC employee. PACLife is about connecting with our employees on a level that goes beyond simple work output so, together, we can create a company where we are all proud to belong.

PAC Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Request an accommodation here: [email protected]

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