Production Operator- IA

About the Role

Operate lining, molding, and auxiliary equipment as assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. Perform order and material changes, machine start-ups, and shut-downs for both lining and molding machines. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts safely.
• Notify mold tech, shift lead, or shift supervisor of any molding machine irregularities.
• Perform order changes: enter start-up and shut-down details into the DelmiaWorks system.
• Enter all downtime reason codes into the ERP system for tracking.
• Verify raw materials comply with work requirements.
• Sample and visually inspect production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and place product on hold by entering process correction (PCR).
• Prepare for color changes; notify mold tech, lead, or supervisor when a color change is needed.
• Inform supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Check material quality and request additional materials if necessary.
• Ensure all machine sensors, cap-guides, and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
• Inform supervisor/lead of machine problems and fill out maintenance work requests (MRO).
• Report to supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
• Clean machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc.; clean filters and perform scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fill and empty color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregate, inspect, and sort scrap material.
• Relieve Production Operators and Mold Techs during breaks.
• Serve as backup for Production Operators and Mold Techs on other shifts; cover absences/vacations on a volunteer basis.
• Follow all GMP guidelines and adhere to all safety rules and procedures.
• Complete all necessary documentation for assigned machines and follow the manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Reintroduce rejected parts after physical inspection if parts are deemed good.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend Green Area Meetings.
• Follow all Food Safety and GMP-related policies and procedures.
• Follow all Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Sort through and visually inspect rejected cartons.
• Serve as backup for Off Shift Production Operator and Mold Technician.
• Complete appropriate Track Pro/Paulson training for the position.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

Physical Demands

• Pushing or Pulling (5-25 lbs. typically 40–70% of the day) – broom, scrap boxes/Gaylords.
• Pushing or Pulling (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – color barrels, liner material.
• Lifting or Carrying (5-25 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – scrap material.
• Lifting or Carrying (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – buckets of color.
• Simple grasping (15-70%).
• Firm grasping (15-70%).

Equipment Used

• Allen wrenches, calipers, scales, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, and face shield.
• Other equipment as assigned.

Contacts

• Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor.
• Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager.
• Production Manager, Office/Safety Manager.

Supervision

Reports to Production Supervisor. May serve as backup for Mold Tech or Production Operator.