Machine Operator

  • Randstad
  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • Full Time
Randstad Staffing has partnered with a national corrugated packaging manufacturing business in Rock Island, IL in hiring for their Direct-Hire Machine Operator II positions! 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM / Monday to Friday 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM / Monday to Friday Pay: $23.25/hr to $25 per hour (based on experience) 2nd Shift offers $1 per hour shift differential Type: Direct-Hire / Full-Time Employment Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Experience within the corrugated industry
  • Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND 3+ years of work experience within a manufacturing environment OR 4+ years manufacturing experience in lieu of education.
  • Previous experience with reading a tape measure to within 1/16” measurement.
  • Previous experience with computer using skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
  • Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Previous experience reading and completing detailed work instructions.
  • Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Responsibilites:
  • Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
  • Perform quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify errors, ensuring quality products along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
  • Enter production metrics into a computer electronic system to accurately track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance, and downtime.
  • Proactively communicate issues with equipment appropriate leaders, trouble shoot issues, and problem solve individually and as a team to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime
  • Provides guidance to Assistant Machine Operators, as needed


salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
  • Perform quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify errors, ensuring quality products along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
  • Enter production metrics into a computer electronic system to accurately track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance, and downtime.
  • Proactively communicate issues with equipment appropriate leaders, trouble shoot issues, and problem solve individually and as a team to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Provides guidance to Assistant Machine Operators, as needed.
  • Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.


Skills
  • Press Operation

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 0 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

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    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Job ID: 523262209
    Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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