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SIG Combibloc

Machine Operator 2

Chilhowie, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Operate ABM machinery safely and efficiently to manufacture plastic bag products according to production specifications and quality standards. * Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot operational ...

DwyerOmega

* Flexible Assembler I - ACI

Middleton, WI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

May be required to use the following equipment: small hand tools, wire strippers, wire cutters, fluke meter, multimeter, drills, crimping machine, potting machine, tape machine, plastic bag machine ...

DwyerOmega

* Flexible Assembler I - ACI

Middleton, WI

$16 - $18/hr

May be required to use the following equipment: small hand tools, wire strippers, wire cutters, fluke meter, multimeter, drills, crimping machine, potting machine, tape machine, plastic bag machine ...

Redi-Bag, Inc.

Material Handler

Tukwila, WA

$19 - $23/hr

Description This position plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of our plastic bag manufacturing plant. This position involves the safe and effective handling, storage, and transportation ...

Foamcraft

Material Handler - Forklift

Elkhart, IN

$15/hr

String tie, plastic wrap, or plastic bag materials as directed * Mark foam or attach labels to packages as directed * Observing all safety rules and regulations * Stay organized--keep materials clean ...

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AspectPlastic BagPackaging Technician
Required CredentialsNone or basic trainingTechnical certifications or training in packaging
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or production linesFactory or warehouse settings
Industry UsagePackaging and shipping industriesManufacturing, logistics, and distribution
Job FocusManufacturing plastic bagsAssembling, testing, and improving packaging processes

While a Plastic Bag worker focuses on manufacturing plastic bags, a Packaging Technician handles the broader packaging process, including quality control and process improvements. Both roles are essential in the packaging industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Plastic Bag Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting machinery malfunctions, and minimizing production downtime. They must closely monitor the equipment to ensure that bags meet size, thickness, and strength specifications, adjusting settings as necessary. Collaboration with maintenance teams and quality control inspectors is key, and operators are expected to respond quickly to any issues to keep production running smoothly. Staying updated with safety protocols and process improvements also plays a significant role in this position.

What is a plastic bag?

Plastic bags are lightweight, flexible containers made from various types of plastic, most commonly polyethylene. They are widely used for carrying groceries, packaging goods, and storing items due to their convenience and low cost. However, plastic bags are a significant source of environmental pollution, as they are not biodegradable and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years. Many countries and localities have introduced regulations to reduce plastic bag use and encourage alternatives such as reusable bags.
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Machine Operator 2

SIG Combibloc

Chilhowie, VA • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Machine Operator 2
Posting Start Date: 6/30/26
Main Location: Chilhowie,VA
Requisition ID: 53277
You may be our new
Machine Operator
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring ABM equipment to safely produce high-quality plastic bag products while supporting production efficiency, quality standards, and team performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
  • Operate ABM machinery safely and efficiently to manufacture plastic bag products according to production specifications and quality standards.
  • Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and make minor adjustments to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
  • Perform routine quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including output, scrap, downtime, and material usage documentation.
  • Support preventative maintenance activities by identifying equipment concerns and communicating issues promptly to leadership or maintenance teams.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies, GMPs, and safety procedures.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional departments to achieve daily production goals and continuous improvement initiatives

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment and production issues
  • Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

WE OFFER
  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
  • Vacation & PSL
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • And much more!

SIG COMPENTENCIES
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.
OUR PROMISE
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
ABOUT SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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