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Machine Operator, 2nd Shift (experience preferred)

Universal Protective Packaging
Mechanicsburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator, 2nd Shift (experience preferred) position at Universal Protective Packaging?

Job description

Universal Protective Packaging, Inc. is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized, custom thermoformed plastic packaging. Our business is the design, creation, and production of effective, yet cost-efficient packaging for the retail, medical, electronics, industrial, and food industries. We are a strong and growing company with a 35 year history of stable performance focusing on our customers. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can advance and make a difference, UPPI is a place for you! Our Production Packer team is fundamental to our success. We invest in our associates through career development, continued training with advancement opportunities and job stability. We offer competitive compensation & benefits. You will be enrolled in a comprehensive training program to help ensure your success in a business culture unlike any other.

Only Full-time available.

Shifts Available:

· 2nd Shift - Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm

Compensation & Benefits:

· Starting rate is $18/hour

· Medical, dental and vision insurance

· 401k with company match up to 4%

· Supplemental insurance (STD, LTD, Life, Accident, and Critical illness)

· Vacation

· Paid holidays

Activity Summary

Operates machine; pull parts and inspects them against established quality criteria; counts parts and packs them into boxes according to the Product Inspection Criteria Sheet; labels boxes and initials them with date, shift and their initials; places boxes on the skids per the Product Inspection Criteria Sheet and places scrap in Gaylord and attaches appropriate regrind ticket.

Puller

· Responsible for removing parts from in-line machines.

· Responsible for stacking in required amounts for boxing.

· Responsible for inspecting parts to product inspection criteria sheet.

· Completes in-process inspection and measurement sheets with samples (as required) and turns into the Quality Department at shift end.

· Complete any other duties that may be assigned by the shift manager.

Packer

· Making boxes.

· Responsible for ensuring count is correct.

· Responsible for labeling of each box with initials, dates, and shift.

· Responsible for loading boxes onto correct skid.

· Responsible for removing excess scrap material from rewinder and place in Gaylord.

· Complete any other duties that may be assigned by the shift manager.

Operator

· Responsible for correctly labeling scrap box per re-grind/scrap procedures.

· Responsible for loading new supply rolls.

· Responsible for completing required shop paperwork for each roll including correct count on number of skids that are completed.

· Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.

· Starting and stopping of machinery (Thermoformer, Unwinder and Stacker).

· Loading rolls on Unwinder

· Running rolls back-to-back.

· Complete any other duties that may be assigned by the shift manager.

Physical Requirements

· Stand continuously for 7.5 hours daily ***

· Constantly twist at waist and reach with arms ***

· Lift boxes, that are on average 20lbs, 4-5 times per hour, max weight 50lbs

· Squat while lifting boxes 20-40 times per hour

· Pick up and deposit scrap material that’s on average 20lbs into gaylords

Environmental Conditions

· Non-climate controlled ***

· General warehousing dust particles

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work second shift (3pm-11pm) Monday to Friday?

Experience:

  • machine operator: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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