Downstream Operator -3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed company established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) expectations and customer quality expectations.
• Follow Lock out / Tag out policy.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when entering the production area.
• Safe operation of all fire extinguishers.
• Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to Shift Production Supervisor immediately.
• Utility knifes will not be used on the production floor.
• Participate in safety training as scheduled and provided by the company.
• Owe all machine guards and safety warnings.

Responsibilities Of The Production Associate

• Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program.
• Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
• Ensure downstream equipment is clean and in ‘showroom condition’ after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
• Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement as outlined in the Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) guidelines.
• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.
• Perform scheduled downstream production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule.
• Perform downstream changeovers with limited downtime as described in Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) procedures.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
• Maintain sufficient records to support the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system – MicroMain.
• Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation to maintain sufficient parts inventory.
• Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point.
• Complete the required paperwork and/or electronic data entry for all Micromain work orders.
• Generate the necessary quick tickets when emergency repairs are required.
• Cooordinat with Production Manager as it relates to production equipment training and employee development.
• Provide suggestions for training topics.
• Complete any machine and task specific training in the described timeframe.
• Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations.
• Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Perform line sanitization tasks as outlined in the Master Sanitization Schedule and according to company procedures.
• Empty all garbage cans in work area at the conclusion of assigned shift.
• Sweep and/or mop production floor in work area.
• Clean equipment if it becomes dirty or stained during shift operation.
• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.
• Organize and maintain clean work stations.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation during the shift.
• Document machine or process changes.
• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred and should successfully complete the entrance examinations and interviews.