Machine Operator

Responsible for operation and proficient understanding of packaging machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and overall flow of production. Operation of production machines involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control operations of equipment, while maintaining set patterns of products to attain high-quality output that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties:**

• Maintains standard machine operation and accurately records production. Communicates production information at shift change.

• Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shut-down procedures for each machine.

• Performs minor adjustments to machinery to ensure smooth, continued machine operation.

• Has authority to stop machines/production for machine problems or breakdowns, and communicates them to Production Coordinator or Maintenance.

• Inspects product for quality defects. Has authority to stop production due to quality issues, including raw materials.

• Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas. This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals. Reports daily on Master Cleaning Schedule.

• Forklift operator certified, and performs daily safety and operational checks, and operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

• Transports finished product from the production area to warehouse. Unloads, moves and stores incoming materials; and checks identification, reports shortages or damaged materials; and arranges material in FIFO order.

• Reports daily production scrap in computer program.

• Actively participates in Quality training and Good Manufacturing Practice meetings to assist in continuous improvement of plant operations.

• Follows all established safety rules, guidelines, and completes safety training as assigned. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors. Properly uses all personal protective equipment.

• Performs other related duties as directed by the Production Coordinators and/or Management.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education;).

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Able to pass forklift skills test

• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and accurate data entry of the information into an on-line database. A strong mathematical ability is essential.

• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other product defects.

• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.

• Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.

• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

You should be proficient in:

• Packaging Experience
• Forklift Licensed
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Palletizer
• Forklifts

Salary info:

$22 - $23 / hr