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Machine Operator

Shoreline Container, an Affiliate of New Indy
Holland, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

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Machine Operator 1st

Shoreline Container Holland

Rate: $20.25

Role Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for all setup and operation of machines in the designated department. Operators may work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines.

Schedule:  7:00 am- 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, with overtime scheduled on Saturday, as needed.

What You'll Do:

  • Set up and operation of various machines.
  • Run material through machine according to company specifications.
  • Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
  • Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications.
  • Ensure all inventory entries are complete and accurate.
  • Inspect and maintain quality of product.
  • Responsible for meeting all quality and efficiency standards.
  • Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines.
  • Test operation of machines periodically.
  • Special projects as business dictates.
  • Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  3. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
  4. The employee is required to reach with fingers, hands, and arms.
  5. Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
  6. The employee must regularly lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The job is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
  • Safety gear must be worn as required.

 

Qualifications:

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Machine operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, and production schematics.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented and self-directed.
  • Dependability

Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
  • 401k plan & generous company match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
  • Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program\
  • Great Paid Time Off policy
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Gym reimbursement program
  • Quality time invested in your training and development

Who is Shoreline Container?

  • For over 100 years, Michigan and our neighboring states have led the world in manufacturing. For nearly half of those years, Shoreline Container has been a growing partner to that manufacturing base by designing and producing custom container and packaging solutions
  • We have a staff of nearly 250 people working in multiple shifts, all dedicated to engineering and building the right solutions for our customers
  • We advocate for training and educating our employees, so they have the skills to be successful in the manufacturing environment
  • Shoreline is a partner in Five Star Sheets, one of the nation's premier corrugated sheet manufacturers. We are committed to continually improve, while providing our customers with outstanding packaging through Quality, Service & Design


We think outside (and inside) the box when it comes to producing the best products for our customers. We value our team by treating employees with respect and listening to their needs. Join the Shoreline Container Family and take your career to the next level. Apply today!


This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

 

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