Bale Press Operator

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Feeds, transports, handles and prepares material for in process or finished goods processing and Operates, monitors or tends machines to perform a variety of related operations in the manufacture of products. Work to quality standards and specifications in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines and standards in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Sufficient education to meet language, mathematical and reasoning ability requirements and three (3) months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers.
Ability to add, subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Perform the four basic arithmetic operations with coins as part of a dollar.
Perform operations with units such as cup, pint, and quart; inch, foot, and yard; and ounce and pound.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic technology literacy and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Must have the ability to read, understand & interpret computerized panels and/or operate a handheld electronic/mobile device.
Certification for the operation of industrial trucks may be required.

Responsibilities

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.
Complete production work orders by following written or verbal instructions and/or sample assemblies.
Set-up materials, and operate and tend manually controlled and/or automated manufacturing equipment/machine according to guidelines and work instructions.
Activate machine/equipment to start a production cycle.
Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed) as needed based on customer/product specifications.
Feed raw material to semi-automated machines.
Inspect products using measuring tools to ensure conformity to specifications.
Check output for mistakes, product flaws and/or product contamination.
Test operation of machines periodically, and report issues to the Supervisor.
Maintain production records of approved and defective units or final products in accordance with work instruction or standard operating procedures.
Recordkeeping done manually or by data entry, such as daily production reports, process checklists, timekeeping, scrap & reject results and/or machine time.
Handle a wide variety of configurations and specifications.
Calculate and configure material used in production process to maximize yield and conform to specification(s) and quality standards.
Select required material and/or feed, handle, prepare and/or weigh/measure material based on calculation for in-process or finished goods processes.
Communicate with supervisor and relevant personnel on the condition of the operation/production and any unusual circumstances or issues to facilitate processes and ensure efficient operations.
Effectively clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
Actively contribute to continuous process improvement.
Train more junior or new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
Actively contribute to continuous process improvement.
Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job, department, product or area as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.