Ag Operator

Major Responsibilities

• Set up, run and adjust manufacturing equipment to produce quality plastic film and bag products in a safe work environment.
• Follow and support all Company safety, GMP and ISO policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies and conducting daily section inspections.
• Knows and assures that all safety checks are made before putting equipment in line.
• Checks and records quality data per work instructions.
• Reports Section Leader of weight variances in finished product.
• Reports bad quality product to Section Lead.
• Maintain good housekeeping to 6-S standards.
• Reads “Traveler” – Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Checks special instructions.
• Knows when changeovers are to occur.
• Knows what supplies are needed.
• Able to start machines up, shut machines down and make change overs following procedures.
• Thread equipment.
• Make changes to downstream equipment.
• Knowledge to set heat profiles for different resin blends.
• Able to adjust equipment to maintain good yields.
• Able to adjust equipment to maximize production.
• Able to make timely change overs to reduce scrap.
• Knows how to properly change screen and clean screen block.
• Able to make adjustments to length, width and weight of bag product.
• Able to make adjustments on separator, input speed and alignment.
• Returns all materials to proper location when change overs are completed.
• Maintains good housekeeping to 6-S standards.
• Keeps up with resins, blend hoppers and monitors pumping system to keep resin flowing.
• Able to assist in running multiple lines while ensuring high standard of output and quality.
• Move packaging materials to the lines as needed or requested.
• Insures that boxed resins, fillers, or concentrates are staged at lines.
• Returns all materials to proper location when no longer needed on line.
• Set up and rebuild printers.
• Set up tapers and change tape rolls.
• Able to make minor repairs on equipment and aid in trouble shooting with maintenance technicians.
• Performs routine equipment repairs.
• Performs routine PM’s.
• Writes maintenance work requests when equipment repairs are beyond training.
• Must pass electric pallet jack certification.
• Must complete forklift certification.
• Weighs scrap boxes at the end of each shift or when full and records net pounds.
• Inspects all pallets for accuracy in regards to weight and correct stacking configuration.
• Works on all lines and areas of Low Density, High Density, Pack Area and Agricultural Departments.
• Able to pack on all lines and in the Pack Room.
• Utilizes time well to assist in box labeling, stenciling, assembling boxes and giving breaks as required.
• Helps to train employees in job duties from current position to entry level position.

  Qualification Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED, preferred.
  • Experience in a team-work oriented environment a plus.
  • 3 to 6 months experience working as a Packer 2 and/or 3 to 6 months experience working in manufacturing in a related field.