Operator Manufacturing IV NU

Requisition ID: 261528 • Location: Roanoke • Pay Range: $21.87 - $23.55, depending on experience • Schedule: 1st Shift

About the role

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. This position also inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality specifications, assists with setting up and operating production equipment, and adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately and in a timely fashion. The Operator Manufacturing IV serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment, monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts, and makes adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality specifications and ensure quality production with 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.
• May operate equipment including Palletizing machines (more than 2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes.
• May operate Stretch Wrap machine and operate the computerized Pallet Tag machine.
• Unload product from the Palletizing machines, or load product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet.
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the Warehouse bin locations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work in an environment with elevated equipment noise requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to 3 years of work experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career growth with clear pathways to advance and develop
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.