via Indeed
$40K - 60K a year
Operate and maintain gel pack production lines ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting team and reporting.
High school diploma or equivalent, minimum 3 months machine operation experience, mechanical aptitude, strong communication, and physical ability to perform duties.
We’re hiring a Machine Operator to support safe, high-quality, and efficient production on assigned gel pack production lines. This role is responsible for setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintaining performance to PSI-approved standards while supporting customer delivery commitments. What You’ll Do • Operate, set up, and troubleshoot production lines producing gel packs at standard rates while meeting quality requirements. • Follow all safety rules and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions/behaviors. • Complete required preventive maintenance (PMs), report equipment issues, assist with repairs as needed, and thoroughly clean equipment and the production area each shift. • Provide daytoday production direction to Packers and Stackers on your line to ensure product is packaged and palletized to quality standards. • Follow established policies and procedures (SOPs, flowcharts, onepoint lessons, downtime escalation policy). • Accurately complete production and quality reports and other assigned documentation. • Communicate effectively with the Shift Supervisor/Production Manager regarding safety, equipment, throughput, quality, inventory, and personnel concerns. • Support a positive, respectful team environment and ensure strong communication during shift changes. What We’re Looking For • Ability to read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively. • Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools. (Mechanically inclined is a plus.) • Prior machine operation and troubleshooting experience preferred. • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problemsolving skills. • A positive, dependable attitude and the aptitude to learn quickly. Willing to take feedback, stay engaged, and help the team succeed. • Reliable and flexible, including willingness to work overtime as needed. • ERP and paperless production reporting experience is a plus. Education & Experience • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum three (3) months experience as a Pelton Shepherd Assistant Machine Operator with demonstrated performance meeting goals and objectives. • Experience with vertical form fill and seal equipment and/or liquidfilled product production is a plus. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods. • Ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to clean, inspect, and service machinery. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. Additional Information This role may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. Interested? Apply today! About Pelton Shepherd Industries A third-generation family operated business, Pelton Shepherd has been on the cutting edge of cold chain supply technology for more than 70 years.
This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025