Utility Operator - A Shift

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot production floor equipment.
• Complete washouts of the machinery at the end of a production run.
• Set up machine at the beginning of the shift to ensure proper working order.
• Perform safety checks throughout the shift.
• Manipulate small parts and gauges as required.
• Use thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Load packaging material into the machine throughout the shift.
• Stop and adjust the machine in cases of malfunctions or jams.
• Troubleshoot problems during operation.
• Inspect and remove defective items or those that do not meet quality standards.
• Assist in managing production line crew, helping set new goals and improving morale within the department.
• Participate in investigations of safety/environmental incidents, production, and quality problems.
• Assist Quality with conducting quality control examinations of product.
• Complete required written and electronic reports.
• Communicate performance information to other shifts.
• Clear lines at the end of the shift.
• Take all required training, including washout training for sanitary washouts.

Skills & Specifications

• Cross-trained operator capable of running all production floor equipment.
• Able to operate various manufacturing equipment in mass/high volume production environments.
• Able to manipulate small parts and gauges.
• Able to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to guide, teach, and communicate with others.
• Able to have good mechanical skills.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Able to test and evaluate products to verify correct weights, seals, film orientation, codes, labels, etc.
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to interact with others in a professional manner.