GMO-Flex - 2nd shift

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available•Elwood, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating and monitoring various packaging equipment, including corrugate box erectors, sealers, and film handling machinery. The role involves ensuring quality standards are met, performing machine set-ups and maintenance, and contributing to general activities within the flex room, such as maintaining 5-S standards, bailing corrugate, and troubleshooting equipment. The individual will also be expected to relieve other employees, work as a team player, and adhere to all safety and quality protocols, including those related to food safety and quality plans.

Requirements

High school diploma GED or relevant experience in lieu of degree
Good communication skills – written and verbal
Detail oriented and accurate
Ability to multi-task
Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with
Follows directions well
Be flexible in shift assignments
Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
Ability to be on feet 8-12 hours a day, 5-7 days a week
Have a working knowledge of the operation of one or more pieces of equipment within Packaging
Ability to use basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork
Ability to read and understand case code and can codes
Ability to read and understand shop order instructions

Responsibilities

Monitor box making to ensure quality boxes
Load end panels & body wraps
Ensure correct material is used
Measure material and continually inspect to ensure within specification
Fill glue pots
Assist in changeover
Monitor and set machine to run right set points
Daily CIL – clean, inspect, lubricate (Corrugate Box Erector)
Monitor box closure quality (Corrugate Box Sealer)
Fill glue pots (Corrugate Box Sealer)
Monitor and set machine to run right set points (Corrugate Box Sealer)
Daily CIL – clean, inspect, lubricate (Corrugate Box Sealer)
Monitor quality of case print (Case Printer)
Transport film from staging to breakdown area
Breakdown film rolls onto carts
Remove empty cores from arbors
Maintain room 5-S standards
Remove/handle pallet dunnage
Bail corrugate at end of shift or as needed
During periods of downtime, clean and/or sweep floor. Empty area trash cans at end of shift
Keep area neat and orderly
Relieve hand stackers
Troubleshoot zebra printer for barcode printing and LX screens for pallet creation
Be knowledgeable of all job functions related to the flex room
Work as a team player with members of the crew and others in the plant
Wear all necessary PPE
Substitute or cover breaks for other employees, as needed
Keep the area and equipment clean and neat at all times
Perform other duties, as required by supervision
Perform changeover activities, as required
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.