Machine Operator II - GGF - 3rd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Summary Description
The Machine Operator II independently operates production equipment and packaging lines while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved. This position performs equipment changeovers, troubleshooting, minor mechanical adjustments, and serves as a resource for less experienced operators.
What's in it for you?
Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.
Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!
What will your day look like?
- Independently operate multiple pieces of production and packaging equipment.
- Perform equipment changeovers and line setups with minimal supervision.
- Conduct required quality inspections and verify conformance to specifications.
- Troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues.
- Perform approved adjustments and replace designated wear parts.
- Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Accurately complete production, quality, downtime, and inventory documentation.
- Assist in training and onboarding new Machine Operators.
- Ensure safety procedures and operating standards are consistently followed.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Operate powered industrial equipment as required and certified.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum one year of manufacturing, production, packaging, or machine operation experience.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating automated production equipment preferred.
Specific Skills:
- Ability to independently operate and monitor production equipment.
- Experience performing product changeovers and line setups.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve routine equipment issues.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to train and support less experienced operators.
- Basic computer proficiency, including production and inventory systems.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Company Values:
Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
- Have fun, be passionate and show it!
- Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
- Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
- Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
- Strive for excellence in what we do every day!