Aerosol Line Stager

QuestSpecialty•Brenham, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerosol Line Stager is responsible for maintaining the flow of cans to completion on the aerosol production line. This position can vary to include the following roles: forklift operator, can stager, water bath monitor, tipper, capper, and packer.

Requirements

High school or equivalent preferred.
Experience working on a production line desired.
Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify correct cans are pulled for order and maintain a consistent flow of cans to the aerosol lines by loading the can table.
Deliver material to the Aerosol Line staging area using a forklift.
Verify correct cans are brought to the line, using pallet tags on can pallets and batch ticket. Initial batch ticket once cans have been verified.
Inspect cans for rust, water, dirt, dents, or imperfections in screened cans.
Place defective empty cans in a scrap box, count, and document on batch ticket at the end of the run.
Cover partial pallets with shrink wrap.
Verify filled cans' weight after coming out of the gas house and check cans for leaks as they go through the water bath.
Monitor screened cans for any signs of dents or scratches.
Monitor filled cans for any signs of leaking.
Pull defective cans from the line or water bath as needed.
Notify the machine operator if cans are to be reworked back into the line.
Label boxes of filled cans going to the waste area with the product number.
Notify the machine operator to stop the line if any defects are found.
Insert tips (actuators) into aerosol valves during production.
Verify correct tips have been brought to the line by comparing the label on the box of tips to the item number on the batch ticket.
Ensure enough tips are pulled to the line to maintain production efficiency.
Ensure the correct lot code has been entered in the can inkjet printer and test a few cans.
Set up the label machine and ensure labels will go onto cans correctly.
Keep visual checks on cans, looking for any damaged or leaking cans.
Make timely checks that the lot code is being printed onto cans and stop the line if lot numbers are not printed.
Remove any wrinkled or crooked labels from the line to be reworked.
Close and tape boxes of tips upon completion of an order, place a “PARTIAL” sticker on the outside, and return to storage.
Place caps onto aerosol cans during production.
Verify correct caps (color/type) have been brought to the line by comparing the label on the box of caps to the item number on the batch ticket.
Ensure enough caps have been pulled to the line to maintain production efficiency.
Check cans for lot codes, properly placed tips, and absence of chemical residue or water before capping.
Remove any cans with wrinkled or crooked labels to be reworked.
Close and tape boxes of caps upon completion of an order, place a “PARTIAL” sticker on the outside, and return to storage.
Place filled aerosol cans into boxes and/or stack onto pallets.
Verify correct boxes have been brought to the line by comparing item numbers on the box to item numbers on the batch ticket.
Ensure boxes are labeled with appropriate labels and apply labels evenly.
Ensure lot code has the correct number and is turned on to place lot codes on all boxes.
Add dividers when required and pack cans into boxes ensuring all caps remain on cans.
Run packed boxes through the tape machine, ensuring the box is sealed properly.
Pack boxes onto pallets according to established stack patterns.
Apply the pallet tag with the quantity of cases recorded upon completion of a pallet.
Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment requirements are met.
Assist in final assembly of product as time allows.
Verify with supervisor the end of production.
Keep area clean and organized.
Report any problems to the supervisor immediately.
Perform any other duties or projects assigned by the Supervisor.