Production Operator: Day & Night Shifts

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment such as can forming machines, presses, trimmers, liners, and other machinery involved in the can making process.
• Inspect finished cans for defects, ensure proper dimensions, and perform quality checks to maintain product quality standards.
• Handle raw materials required for can production. Load materials onto machines and monitor material supply throughout the production process.
• Set up machines according to production requirements, adjust settings as needed, and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimize machine performance, minimize waste, and maximize production output while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
• Maintain production records, log equipment downtime, report quality issues, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain 5S principles and ensure optimal area cleanliness and housekeeping standards are consistently met to uphold a safe and organized work environment.
• Complete daily housekeeping assignments to maintain a clean and organized work environment, contributing to continuous safety and quality improvement efforts.

Food Safety

Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal packaging or can making industry.