Label Operator
$37,440–$41,600 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States
Job Summary
Operate and monitor automated bottling and labeling equipment to maintain consistent production flow, ensuring product coding is accurate and legible. Perform routine quality inspections, remove jams, and conduct pre-start and end-of-shift reporting. Execute product and package size changeovers while replenishing packaging materials and completing production documentation. Maintain a clean work area in compliance with GMP and safety requirements, communicating equipment issues to supervisors. Requires high school diploma, one year of manufacturing experience, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Rotating shifts required with potential overtime.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated production equipment
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Understanding of food safety
- Understanding of workplace safety standards
- Strong attention to detail
- Quality control skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Communication skills
- Strong safety awareness
- Commitment to following procedures
- Ability to identify and communicate equipment or process concerns
- Reliable attendance
- Consistent work performance
- Ability to stand
- Ability to walk
- Ability to bend
- Ability to stoop
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to reach
- Ability to climb
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to machinery
- Exposure to noise
- Exposure to wet floors
- Exposure to varying temperatures
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work first shift
- Steel-toed or composite-toe safety shoes
- Hard hat
- Hearing protection
- Eye protection
- Gloves
- Other required PPE
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year of manufacturing experience
- One (1) year of bottling experience
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