Assistant Operator - Die Cut - Day

About the Role

The Die Cut Assistant Operator is responsible for feeding material at the die cut machine, assisting the machine operator with setup, utility, and quality tasks, and performing machine-operating tasks as directed by the machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Load roll at roll stand and set up splice/quick change to maintain production rate.
• Use process-specific material handling equipment (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) to transfer pallets/rolls of material.
• Use machine controls to operate the machine 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 RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and generate labels.
• Inspect material/rolls at the feeder section for defects and ensure conformance to customer and product specifications.
• Assist the operator with changeovers, machine setup, and machine adjustments based on product requirements.
• Assist the operator with troubleshooting machine problems to maintain the production process and run the machine at the established rate.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to use and operate process-specific material handling equipment (manual/electric pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) 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 machine operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in the work area.
• Basic mathematics (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.

Work Environment

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

Physical Requirements

• Able to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and arms to reach as needed.
• Able to frequently bend and move about the work area.
• Able to occasionally remain in a stationary position, ascend and descend steps, push and pull objects.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting 50 pounds occasionally.