Machine Operator

Location: 221 Grove Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

About the role

The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line, while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to work schedule.
• Demonstrate a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embrace and participate in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adhere to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keep the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Perform preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin, and other mechanical changes.
• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adhere to quality control and blow mold process procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
• Perform bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspect the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Perform audits, weights, and quality checks.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalate all bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins, and if needed, into grinder.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description, and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Prepare and document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies, and other metrics.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Receive instructions on specific job tasks from Lead Operator or Supervisor; assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management; duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, and reach out, over, and below with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company holidays and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement, learning, and training opportunities.
• Bonus potential.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the community.

Schedule

8-hour 3rd shift.