Machine Operator

Temp to Hire BENEFITS Weekly Pay Pay - Up to $23/HR Medical Dental 401k JOB DESCRIPTION National manufacturing company is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers.? Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using. We are seeking a Machine Operator who will work on either our extruder, panel line or kraft encapsulation line while adhering to proper safety rules and regulations. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is based in Richmond, VA. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level. Duties and Responsibilities: u2022 Oversee machine production while demonstrating proper techniques and adherence to safety rules, to include safely starting, running and stopping one or the other of the extruder or panel line while producing material that meets specifications. u2022 Assist Process Engineer or Supervisor in day-to-day planning of both extruder and converter machine operations and fulfilling schedules including, but not limited to, monitoring hourly production levels, correcting quality and note deviations as well as recording raw material levels and consumption, and ensuring area cleanliness. u2022 Execute and verify settings and tooling during changeovers from one recipe to another. u2022 Tear down, clean and reassemble extruder and/or panel line following normal or emergency stop and assist the Process Engineer or Mechanic in reassembling and reinserting extruder and panel line parts. u2022 Threading material through the cutting, slitting and guillotine section of the panel machine. u2022 Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while operating the creasing, slitting and guillotine section of the panel line and related processes. u2022 Give functional direction to a small group of line workers while loading, unloading and staging raw materials and finished product. u2022 Maintain area housekeeping and equipment condition as needed to ensure equipment runs safely such as cleaning start up waste on the extruder, clearing jams on the panel line and cleaning blades and rolls. Qualifications: u2022 High school diploma or GED required. u2022 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with complex equipment u2022 Ability to be trained on powered equipment Physical Requirements: u2022 Be on your feet for 10-12 hours u2022 Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted. u2022 Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks u2022 Ability to work in hot and cold environments u2022 Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shiftsLSI Staffing is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our HR department at (316) 262-0162.

Created: 2026-03-23