Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

C23901 Alfa Laval Inc (US)

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Richmond, VA Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 7, 2026 Last posted March 7, 2026
Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Shift Information: 3rd shift Your shift schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, 10:00PM – 6:30AM, overtime as needed including weekends.

Salary- 23.50 hourly + 1.00 shift differential

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (job duties and responsibilities):

  • Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment’s (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)

  • Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base.

  • Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment’s etc related) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.

  • Be active and engaged into the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.

  • Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.

  • Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.

  • Constantly look for the cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.

  • Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

  • High School or GED minimum.

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About this role

Summary

Operate machines, follow safety, quality protocols, and improve processes during third shift.

Job title

Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Experience level

high school or GED

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Richmond, VA; on-site work only

Salary

$23.50 hourly + 1.00 shift differential

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

personal protective equipmentstandard operating proceduressafety communicationkaizen5S routines

Preferred skills

waste reductioncross-training

Specializations

safety proceduresquality controlwaste eliminationkaizenstandard operating procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, VA, USA

On-site City