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Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Express EmploymentWestfield, IN
Job Category

Manufacturing & Production Line

Job Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Work Hours

Full-time

Compensation

$24 − $24per hour

Recruiter
Lee WenningerOwner

This job was last updated on October 16, 2026 11:13 AM.

Job Description

We are helping a Food Manufacturer in Westfield, IN find a Production Machine Operator for 2nd Shift. You will be a key member of a 3-person team responsible for operating our client's production lines as efficiently as possible while producing high-quality products.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Hours

Tuesday-Friday 1:30PM to 12:00AM so you will enjoy three-day weekends.

This job is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

What will you be doing as a Production Machine Operator?

  • Successfully complete all training requirements to become a Production Operator - Level 1.
  • Accept and quality check the production materials staged by the material handlers (verify correct lot numbers, quantities, etc.).
  • Load top and bottom canisters in each conveyor correctly and operate in accordance with production standards.
  • Load product mix into each fill station correctly and operate in accordance with production standards.
  • Load all label material (side, top, bottom) in the label station and operate in accordance with production standards.
  • Operate the Checkweigher/Metal Detector in accordance with quality standards.
  • Accurately set the “Best By” date on the inkjetter.
  • Perform a pre-operations inspection with the QA Manager.
  • Understand status/error indicators and their appropriate corrective action.
  • Thorough understanding of all shift QC documentation and their proper submission process.
  • Clean all workstations and prep for the following shift.
  • Consistently meet daily production efficiency standards set by the production team.
  • Ensure all food safety and internal operating protocols are followed.

What qualifications will you have as a Production Machine Operator?

  • Previous experience as a machine operator, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and make machine adjustments.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high-quality production standards.
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to different machine setups

We look forward to working with you!

Company Size

101-250

Company Overview

Our mission is to help good companies in Hamilton County (Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville and surrounding communities) find great employees. Since opening sixteen years ago, our office has helped thousands job seekers find work at over 600 companies. We were named the Fishers Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year for 2011, and we are one of the top Express offices worldwide having achieved Bronze and Silver Circle of Excellence awards for the last ten years consecutively. We are convinced that the economic engine of our country is small businesses, and we are committed to helping small and mid-size businesses succeed whether through our services or through referrals to our business colleagues and friends. We also provide support and guidance for local job seekers, whether by providing a bridge job to gain work experience or by helping them find their next career opportunity. We are humbled that referrals from current and former Express associates are our top recruiting source.

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