Operator I, Equipment

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all work in a safe manner; remain constantly aware of continuous improvement(s) for safety-related opportunities.
• Set-up and run machine according to daily production schedule while complying with all quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure line is stocked with proper materials and products.
• Inspect package for proper seal, dating, film alignment and product quality.
• Efficiently load top film when role is running low and/or when switching to packaging of different product.
• Change parts correctly according to production schedule.
• Control the waste of packaging materials and products.
• Operate machine to maintain proper seals, proper weights, proper vacuum and accurate, legible coding of package.
• Keep accurate daily paperwork and communicate any downtime over 15 minutes to supervisor and maintenance.
• Avoid downtime over 15 minutes by keeping the line running smoothly.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of packaging machines, scales and/or mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate level communication skills.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and quickly adapt to unexpected events.
• Ability to neatly and accurately complete paperwork.
• Flexibility to changeover on short notice (may do multiple c/o in a day).
• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely use a ladder.

Materials And Equipment

• Mondini Sealer
• Multipond scales
• Waldrop denester
• Deville Dicer
• Rolls of film and plastic trays
• Production schedule
• Production reports

Work Environment

• Stand on concrete
• Cold and wet environments
• Work alone or with others
• Loud (earplugs required)

Physical Requirements

• Hand/eye coordination
• Standing 100% of shift
• Fingering (picking)
• Handling (holding, grasping)
• Wrist motion (repetitive, flexion, rotation)
• Speaking
• Seeing
• Lift 60 lbs.
• Push/pull 400 lbs.