Machine Operator

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of converting and packaging equipment, including Elsner, and PCMC machinery. This role ensures products are manufactured to quality, productivity, and safety standards while minimizing downtime and waste. 

Your responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust Elsner and PCMC converting and packaging equipment, including line startups, machine setups, product changeovers, and shutdowns to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Perform quality inspections, monitor machine performance, and troubleshoot equipment, process, and product issues to maintain quality standards and maximize operational efficiency.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, inspections, jam clearing, and support for preventive maintenance activities.
• Complete production documentation, downtime reports, and quality records while adhering to GMPs, SOPs, safety requirements, and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Communicate production and equipment concerns, support training and cross-training initiatives, and participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, waste reduction, and productivity.

The experience we're looking for

• Experience operating Elsner, PCMC, converting, packaging, tissue, wipes, or nonwoven manufacturing equipment required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing or machine operator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
• Previous forklift experience and certification, or the ability to obtain certification, preferred.

The skills for success

• Experience operating converting, packaging, tissue, wipes, or nonwoven manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform machine startups, clear jams, execute manual operations, conduct shutdowns, and assist with changeovers, washouts, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to use hand tools and measuring devices.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.