Associate Filling Machines Operator

Ellsworth Adhesives • Germantown, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

KitPackers, a division of Ellsworth Corporation, is hiring a Filling Machine Operator for its Germantown, Wisconsin facility. The role involves dispensing adhesives and other specialty chemicals or liquids into containers by hand or with packaging equipment. Hiring is open to candidates from Associate through Senior level, depending on experience, expertise, and skills. The position is on first shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and offers opportunities for promotion within the department and the Ellsworth organization.

Requirements

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to learn to operate machinery and provide basic machinery maintenance.
• Ability to follow safety standards and protocols, Bills of Material, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• More than 2 years to 10+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in custom adhesive, chemical, paint manufacturing, or liquid packaging/filling environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, disassemble, and clean basic packaging equipment, including Simplex, Ram, G-100 gun, Heat Sealer, Shotmeter, and hand-pour equipment, according to job paperwork.
• Fill samples, dualpaks, bottles, and other basic fills as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and inspect machines to verify they are clean before use.
• Perform material checks, first-piece inspections, post-package inspections, and clean checks.
• Assist lead personnel with training new packagers and other packagers as needed.
• Recommend continuous improvements and participate in improvement teams.
• Complete 5S audits as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off allotment starting on the first day.
• Competitive pay.
• Quarterly gainsharing performance bonus plan.
• Health insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Social events.
• Community involvement.
• Promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed