Operator I – Manufacturing & Production

About the role

Medline is seeking an Operator I to work on converting and packaging lines in its La Romana facility. The role involves operating equipment that processes cloth materials into finished wipe products while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate converting line equipment to load, thread, cut, fold, saturate, and stack various cloth materials.
• Run packaging equipment, loading film and labels to create complete wipe packages.
• Manage automated pick‑and‑place boxing lines, load boxes onto skids, shrink‑wrap, and transport pallets.
• Perform cleaning, hand‑packing, and other support activities as needed.
• Read and follow equipment procedures, set up machines safely, and troubleshoot failures.
• Monitor product quality, adjust processes within specifications, and document machine parameters.

Required profile

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand charts, indicators, and operator checklists.
• Basic English literacy and math skills (fractional/decimal calculations).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and work in warm or cold conditions.

Required skills

• Operating converting line equipment.
• Operating packaging equipment.
• Operating automated pick‑and‑place boxing lines.
• Reading and interpreting machine charts and indicators.
• Basic mathematical calculations.