2nd shift - General Production Press Operator, Tender, and Packer

JB Poindexter • Elkhart, IN

74d

About The Position

Press Operators, Packers, and Tenders are responsible for operating molding machines and packaging equipment at a pace that meets the cycle times set by the supervisor. These roles require strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and effective communication with coworkers. The positions report directly to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Education - none specified
• Age requirement: 18+ years of age
• Reading skills
• Writing skills
• Mathematics skills

Responsibilities

• Tend to machine(s) that packages product
• Must be able to run 2 presses when the job requires
• Remove finished packaged items from the machine and separate rejected items
• Regulate wrapping machine flow, speed, and/or temperature
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur on the wrapping machine and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching a fastener
• Replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, labels, glue, etc.
• Remove waste from the production areas to improve productivity
• Maintain and follow the operating procedures of machinery
• Inspect parts for quality, such as fill, fusion, post-expansion, etc.
• Identify the proper packaging container and ensure the packaged container is properly labeled
• Maintain an accurate count per container
• Complete any required paperwork
• Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by the Team Leader
• Perform plant clean-up as required by the Team Leader

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees