Machine Operator

Bring your Machine Operation experience to a global industry leader that can offer you excellent compensation (with room to grow after 3 months!), unbeatable benefits, career advancement and development opportunities, and the chance to plant your roots with an organization that truly values you and your success.

Due to growth, Purpose Built Brands is seeking mechanically inclined Machine Operators to join the 1st and 2nd shift teams at their facility in Gurnee, IL.

If you have filling/packaging machine operation and set up experience, as well as a mechanical aptitude/experience doing maintenance on your machinery, as well as a consistent job tenure, Purpose Built wants to hear from you!

• Competitive compensation
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  Starting at $20/hr, with the opportunity for a raise after 3 months!
  • 2nd shift differential! Earn an extra $1/hr while working the 2nd shift.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off (including a plant shut down on Christmas!), 401k plan, pet insurance, annual fitness stipend, employee discount across all our products, and more!
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available!
  • 1st shift schedule: 6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday with overtime opportunities on Friday
  • 2nd shift schedule: 4:25pm – 2:55am, Monday – Thursday with overtime opportunities on Friday.
• Brand recognition
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  With products like Goo Gone and the Weiman Surface Cleaners and clients like Starbucks and Dunkin’, it’s no surprise that Purpose Built Brands are the #1 leader in their industry.
• Advancement opportunities
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  Purpose Built Brands believes in promoting from within and is always looking for key players to move into higher level roles as they continue to grow. If you’re motivated, you could promote into a Lead role.
• Training and mentorship
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  When you first start with Purpose Built Brands, you will work alongside a senior operator to learn the role as you develop your in-demand skillset.

• Responsible for referencing the 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 the 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

Purpose Built Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

Purpose Built Brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.