Machine Operator

About the role

The Machine Operator will operate plant machinery and a sit-down forklift as directed while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Safely utilize forklift to move completed pallets to staging areas, or to load pallets onto vehicles
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or templates
• Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunction
• Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance assuring product meets quality requirements
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Assist other operators to set up machines and any other necessary tasks to adhere to deadlines and completion of product
• Fill in when additional help is needed
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent; or at least 1 month of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time