Operator - Packaging Machine II Acupac Packette Operator Direct

BASIC FUNCTION

To operate machinery in a safe and efficient manner while producing a quality product at the required packaging line performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tube Filling lines such as Nordenmatic, Unipac and Axomatic.
• Operate Simplex & Kalix production equipment in accordance with established SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines.
• Ensure that all appropriate safety measures are in place and tested for proper operation.
• Operator has authority to stop line if safety violation is detected.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of assigned filling lines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and minimal change-over of such fillers.
• Responsible for overseeing Assembly lines to monitor quality and quantity.
• Responsible to communicate to supervision when equipment set-up and change-over is needed.
• Responsible for the supply of production materials to the line to avoid interruption.
• Performs ongoing inspections of in process production to ensure machines are properly working to maximum efficiency.
• Absess, and identify any machine performance or safety issues and seek mechanical help for proper resolution through inspections, tests, and adjustments to meet standards of machine performance.
• Maintains all necessary production and quality paperwork to ensure proper documentation of the line activity.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment in and around the packaging line.
• Daily housekeeping maintenance of equipment to minimize possible contamination.
• Works with line mechanics to ensure minimal “line down time” for mechanical difficulties.
• Collect data regarding line speeds, write pallet tickets when required, and oversee line crew if necessary.
• Palletize line product when required.
• Ensure that all Quality specifications/and or Quality tests outlined are being followed.
• Operator has authority to stop line if Quality Issue arises.
• Attend departmental meetings and provide training as required to lower-level operators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Basic Microsoft Office computer knowledge.
• Must communicate effectively using Basic English communication and written skills.
• Ability to actively communicate with supervision regarding machine difficulties when required.
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities, oversee the operation of multiple machines on assigned line.
• Able to perform complicated machine operation tasks with minimal supervision.
• Has basic working knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, (for prolonged periods of time exceeding 1 hour) walk and use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms; lift packages up to and exceeding 25 lbs.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field or related area.
• Vocational training in mechanical machine operations is beneficial.