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Factory Worker Machine Operator Jobs in Chico, CA

Sunsweet Growers

Dryer Mechanic Fabricator

Orland, CA · On-site

$47K - $72K/yr

Operate metal working machines such as shears, power press, brakes, punches, drill presses, milling ... Completes records as necessary, including daily checklist prior to operating forklift. * Maintains ...

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Sunsweet Growers

Dryer Mechanic Fabricator

Orland, CA · On-site

$22.71 - $34.73/hr

Operate metal working machines such as shears, power press, brakes, punches, drill presses, milling ... Completes records as necessary, including daily checklist prior to operating forklift. * Maintains ...

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TruRoots Company

Project Engineer

Chico, CA · On-site

$86K - $107K/yr

Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and ... Provide technical guidance and training to operators and maintenance teams. Process Engineering ...

TruRoots

Project Engineer

Chico, CA · On-site

$86K - $107K/yr

Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and ... Provide technical guidance and training to operators and maintenance teams. Process Engineering ...

2 Go Mso LLC

Cashier

Orland, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Skill in operating various machines typical in the retail setting, such as cash register, credit ... Oral communication skill to give, receive, or exchange information with co-workers, customers, and ...

2 Go Mso LLC

Cashier

Chico, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Skill in operating various machines typical in the retail setting, such as cash register, credit ... Oral communication skill to give, receive, or exchange information with co-workers, customers, and ...

2GO MSO LLC

Cashier

Orland, CA · On-site

$12 - $16.50/hr

Skill in operating various machines typical in the retail setting, such as cash register, credit ... Oral communication skill to give, receive, or exchange information with co-workers, customers, and ...

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How much do factory worker machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for factory worker machine operator in Chico, CA is $17.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a factory worker machine operator earn?

A factory worker machine operator typically earns between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and industry. Some positions may offer overtime pay or shift differentials, and certifications in equipment operation can influence salary levels.
Infographic showing various Factory Worker Machine Operator job openings in Chico, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 47% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,671 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Cutting Operator

Oroville, CA • On-site

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Graphic Packaging International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us atwww.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

  • Participates in overall production outcome associated with die cutting department
  • Works with all other departments to facilitate quality product through the facility.
  • Maintain and organize the die cutting equipment
  • Gain knowledge of all equipment within Die Cutting department
  • Make Ready the Die Cutter
  • Running for production – maintaining proper sheet registration and proper cut and scoring.
  • Required quality checks of product
  • Housekeeping & SQF
  • Responsible forSAP reporting during shift
  • All other duties as assigned

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.


Required Skills


Knowledge-H.S. Education or equivalent. Computer literate, miscellaneous helper qualified.

Skills-Mechanical, technical, communication

Abilities-Good attendance, able to motivate other team members and participate in teams and processes

Experience – Die Cutter Operator Trainee with ability to run and make ready die cutter

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