Day Shift Machine Operator: 7am – 7pm Rotating Shift

Eppendorf SE

Posted on: June 22, 2026

Closing: July 22, 2026

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

How you can make an impact
  • Work a 12-hour rotating day shift (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.), helping to keep our production lines running reliably.
  • Operate different machines and automated work cells and, when needed, manage more than one work cell at a time.
  • Perform packing line changes and troubleshoot shrink wrap machines, label printers and basic machine/automation alarms using HMI controllers.
  • Apply established troubleshooting techniques to find and correct production or automation issues, ensuring stable and efficient operations.
  • Accurately document and enter production data into the production monitoring system (Hydra) and carry out routine quality inspections to identify defects or imperfections.
  • Handle materials - such as getting and loading supplies with a pallet jack or other power equipment - and support other production tasks within your skill set, including during staffing shortages.
  • Follow all policies and protocols (documentation, safety, cleaning and gowning) and clearly communicate production results or issues to Work Cell Technicians or your supervisor.

What sets you apart
  • Bringing a high school diploma or trade school degree (GED) and around 3-4 years of related experience and/or training; a combination of education and experience is welcomed.
  • Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with automated equipment or packaging lines.
  • Practical mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills that help you quickly identify and resolve basic equipment issues.
  • Comfortable using HMIs and basic production IT systems to enter data and monitor performance.
  • A focus on safety, quality and documentation - you follow procedures reliably and pay attention to detail.
  • A team-oriented mindset: you communicate clearly with colleagues, support others when needed and share information openly across shifts.

What we offer

We value your contribution. An hourly wage of $18.00, and bonus eligibility reflects the importance of your role in our production team.

Purpose and impact. Your work helps ensure that high-quality life science products reach laboratories around the world.

Rotating Schedule. A 12-hour rotating day shift (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) offers the ideal work-life balance and more days off than the average first shift.

Part of something bigger. You work in a team that keeps our production running smoothly and safely every day

Eppendorf SE

Posted on: June 22, 2026

Closing: July 22, 2026

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Position Type: Full Time

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