Machine Operator

Job Description

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Availability!

$18-$23.00/hr

Duties/Responsibilities

• Abide by all safety rules and procedures, and actively look for and address any unsafe conditions and behaviors.

• Effectively set-up, operate and troubleshoot assigned lines producing gel packs at standard rate and meeting all quality requirements to meet the production schedule and customer delivery commitments.

• Maintain equipment in proper working order by completing required PMs, reporting equipment issues to your supervisor, mechanic/Maintenance Machine Technician, making needed repairs, and thoroughly cleaning the equipment and surrounding area of the line each shift.

• Oversee Packers and Stackers working on assigned lines to ensure packaged and palletized product meets all quality requirements.

• Ensure use of and sustained compliance with all formalized policies and procedures (i.e. SOPs, Flowcharts, One-Point-Lessons, Downtime Escalation Policy)

• Complete all required production and quality reports as well as any additionally assigned documentation.

• Effectively communicate with the Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager to keep them informed of any issues or potential problems regarding safety, equipment, production throughput or quality, inventory and/or personnel.

• Promotes a positive work environment through setting an example with willing cooperation and mutual respect amongst teammates. Ensures effective communication with their coworkers throughout the day and during shift changes.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English and effectively communicate with others.

• Familiar with and experience using various hand tools.

• Mechanically inclined; prior machine operation and troubleshooting experience preferred.

• Fast learner able to grasp and apply new concepts quickly and sustain performance that meets or exceeds expectations.

• Strong attention to detail and data-driven decision-making ability.

• Strong organization and methodical problem-solving skills.

• High sense of urgency and accountability.

• Experience working with an ERP System and paperless production reporting environment a plus.

• Proven to be reliable, and willingness to be flexible by taking on assignments that may be outside job requirements and to work overtime as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum three months of experience as a Pelton Shepherd Assistant Machine Operator with demonstrated ability and performance to meet goals and objectives. Previous experience operating and troubleshooting the production of liquid-filled products via vertical form fill and seal equipment a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.

• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, inspect and service machinery.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to70-pounds.

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