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Machine Operator

Gurnee, IL 60031

Posted: 08/13/2026 Job Number: 815659 Pay Rate: 21.00 Industry: Distribution

Job Description

Position Title: Machine Operator

Wage: $21.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm

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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Machine Operator at a company in Gurnee, IL. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply today!

Machine Operator Responsibilities:
- Reference work order to set up the production line appropriately
- Lead the process for setting up the production filling lines and operating in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
- Facilitate and lead any adjustments needed to settings and make repairs, as required, to obtain product specifications and quality standards
- Document activities accurately per GMP as required using Product History Records (PHRs)
- Ensure bottles placed on the line have been checked for quality 
- Monitor to ensure the product filling and packaging equipment are effectively operating 
- Make necessary adjustments to ensure correct fill has been established
- Communicate to manufacturing leaders any product that does not meet quality standards
- Ensure all correct raw materials are used during appropriate production run
- Complete and report all documentation and production logs 
- Troubleshoot issues on filling equipment in order to get the production line running quickly and efficiently
- Meet and exceed the production requirements based on the capacity for each filling line
- Establish and maintain appropriate work pace to meet all production goals
- Assist with the completion of necessary training for other manufacturing personnel
- Ensure all proper quality procedures are followed
- Follow all safety guidelines according to company and OSHA standards
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area
- Operate forklift and pallet lift as needed

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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