Manufacturing Operator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts, and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity
• Maintains factory efficiency by operating Palletizing machines (more than 2 machines), changing over the machine to different SKU and package sizes
• Operates Stretch Wrap machine and operates the computerized Pallet Tag machine
• Unloads product from the Palletizing machines, or loads the product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet
• Scans the product while safely stacking product in the Warehouse bin locations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Work Environment

• Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.