Machine Operator

Elkhart, IN, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

3143-Production Operator B (Machine Operator)-Elkhart, IN

 

BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 60 locations in the United States and one location in Canada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @ www.BlueLinxCo.com.

 

Position Purpose Summary:

Responsible for safely setting up and running more than one machine. Mechanical aptitude required to control machine operations including minor equipment repairs and identifying and resolving equipment problems.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
  • Performs daily maintenance of equipment and area cleaning requirements.
  • Maintains accurate records and logs and operates in accordance with BlueLinx policies and safety standards.
  • Must be able to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs.
  • Mechanical aptitude is required and used to control machine operations including minor equipment repair, identification of problems, and correcting problems.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • At least 6 months of experience
  • Must be able to read and write in English
  • Mathematical skills- must be able to (add subtract multiply divide)

 

Additional:

 

  • General knowledge of computers
  • Able to lift up to 75lbs
  • Able to climb, reach, bend and pull.
  • May also operate a forklift (not a job requirement)

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About this role

Summary

Operate and maintain machines, perform minor repairs, and ensure safety and record-keeping.

Job title

Machine Operator

Experience level

6+ months

Industry

building materials

Location requirements

Elkhart, IN, on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading and writing in Englishmathematical skillsmechanical aptitudebasic computer knowledge

Preferred skills

forklift operation

Specializations

mechanicalequipment repairsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elkhart, IN, USA

On-site City