Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift

We're Hiring: Machine Operator I
Location: South Deerfield, MA
Company: Pelican Products, Inc.

Who We Are
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.
What You'll Do:
​​​Performs a variety of repetitive duties to set up and operate a rotational molding machine to produce various sizes of plastic containers and custom products. Performs a variety of secondary operations to roto-molded products as required.​​
• Works from both written and verbal instructions.
• Understands and follows standard safety and manufacturing procedures as documented.
• Understands and follows established company and department policies and procedures.
• Uses a variety of powered and manual hand tools, motorized hoists, gantries and other equipment used in the production process.
• Reads and understands basic information on blueprints and manufacturing work orders needed to produce product that meets required specifications.
• Performs or assists in machine operations to set up and service molds, monitor instrument controls, check product quality, and make adjustments as required.
• Demonstrates and shares technical knowledge with others in training.
• Performs secondary operations on molded product as required.
• Maintains established Pelican quality standards.
• Maintains work area(s) and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Maintains daily production and other records as required.
• Operates a rotational molding machine with minimum supervision.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows 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


What We’re Looking For:
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 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 able to operate machinery and controls.

What’s In It For You:
Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.
• Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401k plan – with immediate match
• Great Benefits – several o