Assistant Press Operator

Good Sportsman Marketing LLC•New Roads, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GSM Outdoors is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Assistant Press Operator to support the daily operation of production and packaging equipment. This position works closely with the Press Operator and Production Lead to ensure products are manufactured, packaged, and prepared for shipment safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards. The Assistant Press Operator will assist with machine setup, material preparation, production line operations, quality inspections, packaging, housekeeping, and equipment cleanup. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing manufacturing and machine operation skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Dependable and safety-focused.
Ability to work closely with the Press Operator and Production Lead.
Ability to ensure products are manufactured, packaged, and prepared for shipment safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards.
Ability to assist with machine setup, material preparation, production line operations, quality inspections, packaging, housekeeping, and equipment cleanup.
Interest in developing manufacturing and machine operation skills.
Ability to load raw materials and packaging materials into production equipment.
Ability to clear machine jams and restart equipment when safe.
Ability to monitor equipment during production and report issues.
Ability to assist with product changeovers, machine adjustments, and line preparation.
Ability to follow established production procedures and instructions.
Ability to inspect products for quality standards.
Ability to identify and remove defective products or packaging materials.
Ability to assist with testing and evaluating products.
Ability to separate and handle rejected products.
Ability to notify leads of quality concerns.
Ability to package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
Ability to stock raw materials and packaging supplies.
Ability to monitor material levels.
Ability to report material shortages, damage, waste, or inventory concerns.
Ability to assist with cycle counts.
Ability to track material usage.
Ability to remove finished products from machinery and place them into containers.
Ability to stack finished products and pack items into boxes.
Ability to apply identification labels.
Ability to prepare completed products for storage or shipment.
Ability to count and record finished and rejected products.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Ability to clean production lines, equipment, work areas, and facility areas.
Ability to clean machinery between product changes and at the end of the day.
Ability to properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ability to follow all company safety policies, procedures, and production requirements.
Ability to report safety concerns, mechanical issues, forklift concerns, or other hazards.
Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and operate safely around machinery and forklifts.
Ability to work closely with team members to meet production goals.
Ability to assist with line setup, startup, breakdown, and cleanup.
Ability to support other machine lines or production areas.
Ability to assist other departments as needed.
Ability to maintain a positive, team-oriented approach.
Ability to ask questions and seek guidance when performing unfamiliar tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist the Press Operator with the setup, startup, operation, and shutdown of hydraulic press and related production equipment.
Assist with operating and monitoring machinery used to manufacture, fill, or package products.
Help regulate material and product flow throughout the production process.
Load raw materials and packaging materials into production equipment as needed.
Assist with clearing machine jams and restarting equipment when safe to do so.
Monitor equipment during production and immediately report unusual noises, malfunctions, or operating issues to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
Assist with product changeovers, machine adjustments, and line preparation.
Follow established production procedures and instructions to maintain consistent production output.
Inspect products throughout the production process to ensure they meet established quality standards.
Identify and remove defective products or packaging materials.
Assist with testing and evaluating products, including verifying product weights and measurements.
Separate and properly handle rejected or non-conforming products.
Notify the Press Operator or Production Lead of quality concerns or inconsistencies.
Ensure finished products are properly packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment.
Stock raw materials and packaging supplies needed for production.
Assist with monitoring material levels throughout the shift.
Report material shortages, damaged materials, waste, or other inventory concerns to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
Assist with cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods.
Help track material usage, including waste, damaged materials, and shortages.
Remove finished products from machinery and place products into appropriate containers or packaging.
Stack finished products and pack items into properly labeled boxes.
Apply identification labels to finished products, boxes, and pallets.
Assist with preparing completed products for storage or shipment.
Count and record finished and rejected products as required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
Clean production lines, equipment, work areas, and surrounding facility areas as required.
Assist with cleaning machinery between product changes and at the end of each production day.
Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and production requirements.
Immediately report safety concerns, mechanical issues, forklift concerns, or other hazards to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
Maintain awareness of surroundings and safely operate around machinery, forklifts, and other production equipment.
Work closely with the Press Operator, Production Lead, and other production team members to meet daily production goals.
Assist the Production Lead with line setup, startup, breakdown, and cleanup.
Support other machine lines or production areas when assigned work is completed.
Assist other departments as needed based on business and production requirements.
Maintain a positive, team-oriented approach and contribute to a productive work environment.
Ask questions and seek guidance when performing unfamiliar tasks or when an adjustment is beyond the scope of the position.