Pouch Machine Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking a Pouching Machine Operator to join our team. The role operates a pouching machine to convert large press rolls into pouches according to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review job work instructions/tickets and set up the pouch machine properly for the job, including zipper, gusset, seal areas, and copy position.
• Operate the machine to convert the large press rolls into finished pouches for the customer.
• Review pouches for quality and consistency.
• Follow company procedures and requirements for verification of the product ID numbers and visual inspection with supervisor sign off.
• Verify Core IDs for the finished pouches and place them outside of the boxes, following verification by the supervisor that the Core ID is correct.
• Place finished pouches in the proper box, verifying box ID is correct, and place the box in the designated area for either shipping or stock products.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the pouch, including over or under runs, pouch quality, or ID number questions.
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed Fortis policies and safety regulations.
• Add additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year machine operation experience, printing related production experience preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated by task accomplishment and comfortable doing routine tasks at a high level.
• Proactive to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated by task accomplishment and comfortable doing routine tasks at a high level.
• Proactive to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Training Requirements

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.
• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Travel Requirements

• None.