Aerator - Die Cut - Day

About the role

Day Shift 6AM–6PM. The aerator is responsible for the aeration and staging of materials to the sheet fed and roll fed die cut machines. Assisting the die cut machine operator with setup, utility, and quality tasks; performing machine operating tasks as directed by the machine operator.

Essential Job Functions

• Load material into the die cut machine at the feeder and set up quick change at the feeder to maintain production rate.
• Use an electric pallet jack or manual pallet jack to transfer pallets of material to the feeder section and to remove material from the machine stacker/delivery section.
• Use machine controls to operate the machine either independently by performing authorized operating tasks in the absence of a machine operator or as directed by the machine operator to start, stop, or make adjustments.
• Use an RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and use the Warehouse Management System to generate a label that corresponds to the items.

Support

• Assist the operator with changeovers, machine setup, and machine adjustments as required based on product requirements.
• Assist the operator with operating and troubleshooting machine problems at the die cut machine to maintain the production process and run the machine at the established rate.

Quality Control

• Inspect material to be fed at the feeder section for defects and to ensure conformance to customer and product specifications.

Maintenance

• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.

Compliance/Other Tasks

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent or trade school preferred.
• Experience: Equivalent experience or experience multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Operate manual hand jack, electric pallet jack, moisture meter.
  • Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
  • Ability to read, understand, and comprehend safety rules; operating and maintenance instructions; quality procedures/quality checklists; and production data log.
  • Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in the work area.
  • Basic mathematics (e.g., counting and basic calculations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
  • Ability to use and read a tape measure.
  • Ability to perform calculations for measuring and calculating amounts.

Work Environment

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. Task-specific PPE may be required.
• The manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled; changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling items and reaching, as well as regular movement throughout the work area, including bending.
• Standing for extended periods, occasional stationary tasks, climbing steps, and pushing or pulling objects.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.