Packaging Operator

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems.
• Perform all quality checks to published quality standards with honesty and integrity.
• Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products.
• Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept clean to minimize the risk of contaminants.
• Run the machinery at maximum efficiency.
• Set up all equipment in the best way to achieve optimal performance.
• Perform basic maintenance functions and write work orders for items not able to be corrected.
• Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department.
• Record productivity and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity.
• Perform work functions as a team.
• Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices.
• Assist and advise management in specific training requirements.
• Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); prior experience is preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation
• Retention Bonus
• 401K
• Career Advancement Opportunities