Temporary Machine Operator Jobs in Newark, OH (NOW HIRING)

Essential Job Responsibilities Safety

• Complete all required safety training, including general safety orientation, forklift operation (as applicable), ISO procedures, and any additional required training.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices at all times.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area using established housekeeping standards.

Production Operations

• Operate packaging equipment, production machinery, and other manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare workstations and production lines before the start of each shift to ensure materials, tools, and supplies are readily available.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality and customer packaging specifications.
• Respond promptly to production interruptions, line stoppages, or equipment issues and assist with restoring normal operations.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of production materials and supplies, notifying the Production Lead of shortages before they impact production.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and routine operational adjustments as needed.
• Support production schedules while minimizing downtime and waste.

Quality

• Perform visual inspections of materials and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Identify quality concerns and promptly report nonconforming products or process issues to the Production Lead.
• Follow documented work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with production team members, maintenance personnel, and leadership to achieve production objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional duties or assisting in other production areas as business needs require.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of manufacturing or industrial production experience preferred (not required).
• Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment or forklifts is preferred (not required).

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic mathematical skills, including measuring, counting, and performing simple calculations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable with good attendance and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for 8-12 hour shifts.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds individually when necessary. Mechanical lifting devices, team lifting, or other engineering/administrative controls should be used whenever practical to reduce ergonomic risk.
• Frequently bend, squat, reach, twist, climb, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, forklifts, cranes, and material handling equipment.

Working Conditions

• Industrial steel processing and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, vibration, dust, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Occasional exposure to oils, lubricants, coolants, cleaning agents, and other manufacturing chemicals while following required safety procedures.
• Required PPE may include:
  • Steel-toe safety footwear
  • Safety glasses with side shields
  • Hearing protection
  • Cut-resistant gloves and sleeves 
  • Long pants and other task-specific PPE as required by company policy or job assignment.
  • Uniforms offered at no cost to employee upon full time status

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

At Samuel Packaging Systems Group, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative, high quality, cost-effective packaging systems, supplies and solutions. Our technical expertise takes customers' packaging and unitizing requirements from the initial concept to advanced CAD engineering through to fabrication, installation and maintenance. Our comprehensive in-house research and engineering capabilities, modern manufacturing plants and responsive customer service teams provides customers complete packaging and unitizing solutions.