Set Up Operator

Job Description

RESPONSIBILIES/DUTIES: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Consistently adhere to all plant safety rules and procedures.

Accountable to set up and operate thermoforming machines to maximum efficiency within established SOP’s.

Works closely with processed engineering and recommends improvements to SOP’s and equipment whenever possible.

Maintains acceptable standards of Quality.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and ensures that all personal tools are in safe operating condition.

Assist Department Technician, Thermoforming Operators and Packers in maintaining an efficient operating department, and share troubleshooting knowledge freely.

Accurately and thoroughly records all necessary data as required. This includes job summary cards, SMED and TPM sheets as well as the setup of related documentation.

Read, interpret and adhere to all set up instructions.

Install, align, adjust and/or remove various tooling from the thermoforming machines as directed.

Performs minor repairs and/or preventative maintenance (TPM) as required.

Report need machine repairs to the Supervisor and on shift maintenance. Initiate work order requests where necessary.

Responsible for the safe, orderly storage and handling of all thermoforming tooling.

Troubleshoot and identify issues as either mechanical or material related.

Communicate, cooperate and work effectively with other TSO’s on all shifts and with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel on a daily basis.

Inspect & safely operate all required powered vehicles to include forklift and reach trucks.

Inspect and safely operate overhead chain hoists.

Safely and accurately use and interpret precision measuring devices; scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc.

Assists mold prep as needed to ensure the availability of necessary tooling.

Must display a sense of urgency in completing their tasks so that plant and customer priorities are maintained. This includes working additional short notice overtime when required to meet schedule needs.

Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position will train on 1st shift- 7:00am- 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Upon completion of training, will be transitioned to 2nd shift- 3:00pm- 11:00pm, Monday through Friday.Company Description

NPX ONE is trusted for exceptional performance. Since 1965, fresh food processors and retailers have relied on our polystyrene and sustainable food trays to improve the integrity, appearance, safety and economics of packaged proteins. NPX ONE’s 500 packaging professionals are focused on delivering the ideal assortment of fresh food tray sizes, colors, strengths and mediums.

Full-time