Apstar Feeder

About the Role

Apstar Feeder is responsible for feeding material at the Apstar machine, assisting the machine operator with machine set-up, utility, and quality tasks, and performing machine operating tasks as directed by the machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Load material into Apstar machine at feeder to maintain production rate.
• Inspect material to be fed at feeder section for defects and ensure conformance to customer and product specifications.
• Use electric pallet jack or manual pallet jack as required to move sheets at the feeder or cut material at the machine stacker/delivery section.
• Assist the operator with changeovers, machine set-up, and machine adjustments based on product requirements.
• Assist the operator with operating and troubleshooting machine problems to maintain the production process and run machine at established rate.
• Use machine controls to operate machine either independently (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 RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and generate labels corresponding to items.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.
• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, and JSA regulations.
• Ensure product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality of all products produced and sold where applicable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.

Skills

• Ability to use manual hand jack, electric pallet jack, and moisture meter.
• Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and quality checklists.
• Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in the work area.
• Basic mathematics (e.g., counting) and measurement skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.