Machine Operator

Machine Operators Needed- Brownsville, TN

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

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What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Vacation eligibility after one year of service.
• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions available 1st of month after hire date

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
• Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
• Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
• Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
• Verify material usage per standards
• Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
• Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
• Assist other operators as needed,

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: Monday through Saturday, 7:00am-3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Saturday, 3:00pm-11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: Monday through Saturday, 11:00pm-7:00am

Who Should Apply?

• Anyone with mechanical experience such as production utility worker, manufacturing employee, HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, contractor, construction trades, handyman
• Anyone interested in a career path that can include higher levels of Machine Operator, Maintenance, Process Tech roles for good performers
• Anyone interested CKS Packaging will providing them paid training
• Anyone interested in a steady schedule, stable company
• Experienced Extrusion Molding Machine Operators
• Experienced Blow Mold Operators (including PET or HDPE resin, Bekum, Fisher, Uniloy, Aoki, Sidel, 1Blo, and/or Rocheleau machinery) is a plus, but not required
• Machine Operator Trainees (mechanical experience such as HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, handyman, construction trades are all encouraged to apply)