PM Machine Operator - Wrapper/Bagger

About the role

Operates machines that perform candy wrapping, bagging and packaging functions. Set up guides, adjust for proper speed, and is responsible for product being weighed, fed in and packaged.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, adjust and operate an array of wrapping, bagging and packaging machines.
• Set up and check overall operation of equipment to ensure proper components per the BOM, wrapping accuracy, film size, loading and threading of machines, plow selection, probe location and recipe selection of packaged goods.
• Check and set up domino and proper day code, adjust UPC machine, belts, rails and location of stickers.
• Oversee set up of label printers, scales, shrink machines, heat tunnel, conveyors, tape machines, video jet and print bulk labels as needed for production.
• Signal to determine switch of positions on line, following recommended rotation procedures.
• Perform machine and product changeovers.
• Troubleshoot minor stoppages and correct as necessary.
• Troubleshoot package quality, completely review issues and make necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
• Assemble, adjust, and operate, as scheduled.
• Record production downtime and labor on production report and labor sheets.
• Order supplies and candy for future schedule.
• Inspect & sort candy following QA guidelines, weigh X-pack bags, Animal Feed and Compost.
• Problem solve such as troubleshooting and machine diagnosis.
• Oversee 6S inspection of work area.
• Oversee team of up to 13 people, rotating responsibilities as needed.
• Record scrap, complete discard sheets, RTV forms, hold paperwork, required process control check sheets.
• Responsible for schedule attainment, efficiency, safety and quality of the Thurlings team.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers and operator counterparts during shift change regarding equipment, changeover, product and personnel issues as well as efficiency and productivity issues.
• Fill in as needed on Wrapping, Bagging and Packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Use of hand tools and fine finger movements
• Ability to make minor mechanical adjustments
• Basic computer skills and ability to manipulate a computerized key pad
• Mental arithmetic skills
• Reasoning ability
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Reasoning ability
• Physical ability

Benefits

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

Pay

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Schedule

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