Folder Machine Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Support Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary, and hygienically sound workplace.
• Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to ensure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Program and monitor the computerized operating panel if applicable.
• Calculate mathematical conversions to ensure proper standards are met for each product.
• Initiate set up, operations, and adjustment of folding equipment and any downstream equipment to achieve established production quota.
• Perform hourly quality checks to ensure the accuracy of the production runs and the submittal of daily quality reports to the QA department.
• Monitor and perform product changeovers in conjunction with the Rapid Changeover Technicians (RCO Techs).
• Ensure regular and open communications with quality, maintenance, and supervision.
• Train and monitor the activity of the other employees on the machine.
• Demonstrate leadership skills on a regular, consistent basis.
• Work the 12-hour rotating shift requirement.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while following the lean initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); and/or previous relevant experience is preferred.
• Must be able to interpret documents regarding safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, along with quality and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to analyze manufacturing operations and perform capacity analysis to identify obstructions.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment.