Machine Operator

About the Role

Perform basic operations throughout the Thermoforming department to form heavy gauge products within designated specifications, including post-form trimming, grinding, and assembling.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-station rotary style thermoforming machinery at a rate that meets or exceeds quality and production standards.
• Perform post-form trimming using handheld trimming equipment to ensure product meets designated specifications.
• Operate drill machines and use handheld drills.
• Complete required quality checks and report any defects in a timely manner.
• Communicate all pertinent information at shift change.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Provide relief to other team members as necessary.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security: Observes all safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; follows up on assigned tasks; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; communicates pertinent information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works in an ethical manner and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support: Disciplined in thought and action; follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and background check, which will include previous employment check and criminal history review.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to reach above shoulder, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use feet to operate machines.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to hot temperatures and moving forklifts.
• Noise level in the work environment is loud.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required when working in designated areas.