Machine Operator I ( 12hr. shifts, 545am-6pm) $18.50/hr. at TekniPlex in Decatur, IN
- Company: TekniPlex
- Location: Decatur, IN
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $18.50/hr.
Overview
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists Production Tech with order processing, changes and set-up. Bags, boxes or palletizes finished product. Performs quality inspections and tests.
Responsibilities
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists Production Tech with order processing, changes and set-up.
- Bags, boxes or palletizes finished product.
- Performs quality inspections and tests.
- Positions sheet rolls on unwind stand and starts sheet into formers and through the trim press.
- Assists in the production and operation of manufacturing process equipment.
- Prepares production logs, product tags and time cards as necessary.
- Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system.
- Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
- Remains compliant with SQF / BRC / HACCP requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy”.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, on a 2.2.3 rotation, 545am-6pm.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Previous experience in manufacturing a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Ability to add and subtract up to three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
- NONE
- Behaviors
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Skills
Required
- Detail Oriented
- Dedicated
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work with others
- Quality inspection and testing
- Scrap grinder operation
- Recycle system understanding
- SQF/BRC/HACCP compliance