Job Description

Job Summary: Machine Operator – Jonesboro Plant

Secure Employment | Competitive Pay | Thermoforming Experience Preferred

Anchor Packaging is hiring Machine Operators for our Jonesboro, AR facility. Join one of the most stable employers in Northeast Arkansas—no layoffs or cutbacks since the 1960s. We offer direct hire positions, weekly pay, and regular performance reviews every 4 months with opportunities for raises until top-out.

We operate on 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule: 4 shifts one week, 3 the next. Openings are available on both day and night shifts. Night shift hours (7 PM – 7 AM) include an additional $0.75/hour shift differential.

Why Join Anchor Packaging?

• Secure, long-term employment with a growing company
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and educational assistance
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates with thermoforming, extrusion, or manufacturing leadership experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor thermoforming and extrusion equipment
• Ensure product quality meets specifications and labeling is accurate
• Perform changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and maintain production flow
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow all safety protocols
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Support packers and assist with training as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in plastics, thermoforming, extrusion, or food packaging manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and operate basic computer systems
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Silver Level or higher Career Readiness Certificate is a plus

Additional Information:

• Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas’s Medicinal Marijuana Provisions
• Drug screen and background check required
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | E-Verify Employer
• Starting pay based on experience (DOE)

🔗 Apply Now: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers
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