Machine Operator 1st Shift

Job Duties

Description

1st Shift – 6:45am to 1:45pm M-F

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

Performs production operations, monitors machine performance, completes minor quality control checks, and identifies all quality issues and quality codes.

Provides training to new Packers and assists with paperwork as needed.

Able to operate and keep up with faster lines in speed and complexity, capable of starting up each inline machine, operates lines with minimal assistance or issue, and is well-versed in a minimum of 50% of the production lines.

Diligently completes and maintains all necessary paperwork without assistance or error for inventory, quality control, record keeping, roll stock and sheet tickets, etc.

Understands the Bill of Materials (BOM) and verifies the materials at the line against it.

Ensure that the correct signage is being used to identify all scrap material. Remove, fill out, and attach tag to scrap roll and take rejected rolls to appropriate areas. Also confirms that the correct material is being used on the line and that the scrap material is being sent to the correct grinder.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorized and performs lockout/tag out according to safety guidelines and the instructions provided for each individual piece of equipment.

Performs basic machine set up activities and completes roll changes by placing rolls on machines and starting rolls into formers and other machines.

Uses basic trouble shooting skills, gained job knowledge, and experience to identity and diagnose basic forming, trimming, and punching problems on the machines. This includes adjusting heats and recognizing different forming conditions such as webbing, cold roll, etc.

Assists in other mechanical maintenance as needed and makes basic adjustments to temperature and/or speed to correct issues with assistance/support.

Eliminates downtime and keeps machines running efficiently.

Promotes good housekeeping practices by ensuring work areas and common areas are clean.

Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.

Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.

Other duties as assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager.

Minimum Education Required

The qualifications listed here are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

Education:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Minimum Experience Required

Experience:

Previous manufacturing experience or familiarity with manufacturing equipment required.

Preferred qualifications include trade school for plastics fabrication, light set up or maintenance experience, and basic knowledge of production scheduling and inventory control.

In depth knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, and product specifications.

Ability to read, write, and speak basic English. This is essential for understanding work instructions, labels, quality sheets, other printed job materials, and communicating effectively with fellow workers to fully understand job information.

Basic computer skills required, including the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to work with different applications on different formats.

Must possess basic mathematic skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Job efficiencies and TMM utilization requires offline calculations for work center operation and communication to estimation and scheduling. Set up and control of jobs also requires mathematical calculations and the ability to read prints to produce to specifications.

Able to use measuring tools (such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, indicators, scales, etc.) to read and interpret a variety of measurements using fractions, decimals, or metric increments.

This position requires the skill to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner.

Must be detail oriented, demonstrate both team-based and independent work skills, and successfully navigate training to be effective in this role.

Good common sense and critical thinking ability is necessary. To succeed in this position the reasoning skills of the individual must be particularly good to enable the balance of all jobs and to solve the issues that present themselves in production.

Ability to adjust to unpredictable situations that requires immediate time and attention.

Strong organization, time management, multitasking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$20.50 - $25.50 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Quarterly bonus potential up to $500

Postal Code

55320

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

MACHI007142

Job Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package to include the following options:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD and LTD Insurance

401K with a generous company match

3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual

Critical Illness Coverage

Accident Insurance

FSA or HSA Contribution Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan