Machine Operator

CKS Packaging, Inc.
CKS Packaging, Inc.

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Oct 20, 2026

Start your new career as a Blow Mold Operator with CKS Packaging, in Urbana, IL. As a Blow Mold Operator, you are responsible for running, adjusting, and maintaining stretch blow mold or extrusion equipment, while meeting quality and safety standards.

We are seeking 2nd & 3rd shift candidates

What we offer:

  • Career path and advancement opportunities
  • Competitive pay based on qualifications
  • Excellent Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick days and bonus
  • 401K with company matching contributions
  • Stable and growing organization

What we are looking for:

  • Demonstrates mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledgeable and experienced with hand tools
  • Possess the required tools to successfully perform job duties
  • Demonstrate ability to properly startup and shut down blow molding machines
  • Possess basic processing skills
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of computer and touch screen operation
  • Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Dependable, punctual, and flexible

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that production equipment is operating to optimum efficiency
  • Troubleshoot and repair processing issues
  • Start and stop production equipment as needed
  • Monitor finished product flow and be able to clear jams and resume process flow as needed
  • Monitor and maintain material levels
  • Assist in changeovers as needed
  • Assist utility and packaging employees and assist in giving breaks as needed
  • Maintain operation excellence standards of housekeeping- sweeping, mopping, wiping down equipment when necessary
  • Actively involved in the coordination and completion of progressive training required to advance to the next level
  • Perform other duties as assigned

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)


2nd Shift: 3:45 PM – 12:00 AM
3rd Shift: 11:45 PM – 8:00 AM