ASSISTANT MACHINE OPERATOR- 3rd Shift

Job Description

ASSISTANT MACHINE OPERATOR

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist in the operation of various machinery to produce specific products in accordance with specs, instructions, measurements or prototypes. A degree of skill, technique and mechanical knowledge is required. May be assigned to different types of machines as production needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as business demands.

Load and unload materials onto or into machine by pushing, pulling, lifting, or stacking, either by hand or with equipment provided.

Move product, tools, plates, pump, hoses etc. to operate machines

Inspect material and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the lead operator

Follow prescribed safety regulations at all times

Relate with all co-workers in congenial manner

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Basic comfort with mechanical applications to become familiar with basic machine functions

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions

Must read and follow written instructions and add and subtract simple fractions

Ability to work in independently or in teams while maintaining a favorable working relationship with other company employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch

Capable to lift or move 50 lbs

Occasionally required to climb or balance

Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls: reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a warehouse environment. Workers are regularly exposed to dust, odors, noise and variable temperatures. The employee works with moving mechanical parts and machinery.

This is a 3rd shift position with working hours: 10:00pm-6:30am

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent preferred. One (1) year relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am

Full-time