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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Parker Plastics, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Why Parker?

  • A 30-year strong­, manufacturing company
  • Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company
  • Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employees

Benefits

  • 8-hour shifts
  • Temperature controlled production floor
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual profit sharing
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Holidays immediately after hire date
  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Position Summary (A Day In The Life)

Under supervision and direction of the Mechanics and Supervisors this person will perform the basic duties of the Machine Operator / Mechanic Class Trainee with a goal of reaching Machine Operator / Mechanic Class A performance level within 90 days.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform all job duties in a safe manner (this includes wearing eye and hearing protection in designated areas)
  • Perform housekeeping duties such as keeping floor clear of debris (scraps, blobs, and excess flash), cleaning machines in accordance with Third Party regulations
  • Learn how to start and stop equipment in a proper and safe manner
  • Learn the Q.C procedures outlined for this position
  • Learn how to properly clear equipment of bottles/boxes that have become jammed within the equipment
  • Assist in making minor mechanical adjustments to all equipment
  • Help clean head tooling knife blades (if applicable) and molds with the proper equipment and materials
  • Help perform quality checks and record pertinent information on bottles and finished goods
  • Help maintain proper paperwork, logs and records (work orders, machine problems, settings, and changes) as required
  • Help ensure that proper levels of materials are being introduced to the equipment
  • Help troubleshoot equipment problems (electrical, mechanical, hydraulics)
  • Help grind all out of spec containers
  • Help ensure that regrind is properly packaged, identified, and stored.
  • May be asked to assist in the set-ups/changeovers as required on equipment
  • Assist co-workers where needed

Experience/Education

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift 30 – 35 pounds above the head frequently, 35 – 45 pounds occasionally
  • High school graduate or equivalent GED, and a demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions in English.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with an eagerness to learn the industry

Physical Requirements

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Growth Opportunities from here

From this position, many people will move into roles such as, Mechanic, Process/Setup Tech. or Supervisor!

Follow us on Social Media

  • https://www.facebook.com/parkerplastics/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/parker-plastics-inc./

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