Job Summary: The Machine Operator I assists in the setup, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of filling and packaging equipment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations. Key Highlights: 1. Assists in the maintenance and setup of filling and packaging equipment. 2. Repairs, installs, and adjusts industrial machinery. 3. Performs routine preventive maintenance and ensures safety. Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour Job description: Job Summary The Machine Operator I assists the Machine Operator II and Line Leaders in line setup, repairs, part replacement, adjustments, and preventive maintenance of filling and packaging equipment per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Follows safety precautions to prevent product contamination and injury to self or others. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Assists Line Leaders in repairs, part replacement, adjustments, and preventive maintenance of filling and packaging equipment per GMP and safety regulations. Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (ensuring machinery is powered off before performing maintenance or repairs), hot work, confined space entry, use of industrial machinery, etc. Repairs, installs, and adjusts industrial machinery such as sprayers, mixers, powder presses, conveyors, lasers, inkjet printers, labelers, and packagers. Performs or assists in daily scheduled production line setups per product and customer specifications; this may include weight, torque, labeling, coding, or any machinery required for assembly and packaging of finished products. Performs routine preventive maintenance. Disassembles filling equipment for cleaning and sanitization, and reassembles it once cleaned, sanitized, and passed Quality Control (QC) testing. Records any mechanical adjustments made to filling equipment in the corresponding cleaning, maintenance, and equipment usage logs. Cleans equipment as needed. Focuses on safety by ensuring machinery is powered off using the emergency stop (E-Stop) button before cleaning or maintenance, and avoids placing hands into moving equipment. Required Technical Skills Attention to detail. Basic math skills. Teamwork and strong communication skills. Willingness to learn and improve. Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment. Ability to read and write in English. Required Experience High school diploma or GED. Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, grip, kneel, twist, and stoop repeatedly. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and regularly handle drums weighing up to 500 pounds. Frequent exposure to variable temperatures, loud noise, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, electricity, chemicals, and vibrations. Prolonged computer screen use. This is a 2nd shift position M-F 4pm-4:30am and it pays $16-$17/hr with overtime potential. THERE IS NO WEEK IN THE HOLE!! If interested, please come in and apply at office. LABOR SOURCE OF TEXAS 12675 JOSEY LANE FARMERS BRANCH TX 75234 972.863.8244 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) machine operating: 2 years (Preferred)