Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

South Deerfield, MA, 147 N Main Street, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Friday 13 February 2026 at 5:00 am

Location :
South Deerfield, MA
Company :
Pelican Products, Inc.

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world’s toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

Perform s a variety of repetitive duties to set up and operate a rotational molding machine to produce various sizes of plastic containers and custom products. Perform s a variety of secondary operations to roto-molded products as required.

• Work s from both written and verbal instructions.
• Understand s and follow s standard safety and manufacturing procedures as documented.
• Understand s and follow s established company and department policies and procedures.
• U se s a variety of powered and manual hand tools, motorized hoists, gantries and other equipment used in the production process.
• R ead s and understand s basic information on blueprints and manufacturing work orders needed to produce product that meets required specifications.
• Perform s or assist s in machine operations to set up and service molds, monitor instrument controls, check product quality, and make adjustments as required.
• Demonstrate s and share s technical knowledge with others in training.
• Perform s secondary operations on molded product as required.
• Maintain s work area(s) and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Maintain s daily production and other records as required.
• O perate s a rotational molding machine with minimum supervision.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. F ollow s safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• 3rd Shift
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6:15am Eastern Time

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic math skills including binary operations (+-/*) and decimal/fraction conversions.
• Must be able to read and record measurements with precision and accuracy; identify and utilize detailed part names, numbers, and critical characteristics.
• Must have ability to learn/use a variety of measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, inside/outside micrometers, verniers, pin gauges, height gauges, radius gauges, protractors, and dial indicators, optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines.
• Must be able to follow written and/ or verbal instructions with manual or electronic reporting of results.
• Must be able to learn, comply, communicate and report compliance or deviation to processes and product quality standards.
• Must have ability to complete work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in various production areas including, but not limited to, receiving, warehouse, quality control, assembly/fabrication, rotational molding and injection molding.
• Must be able to communicate and interact effectively and cooperatively both verbally and in writing with vendors, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization.

• 1 year operating plastic molding machine or similar machinery operation experience.
• Must be able to understand and follow all established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Must be…