Die Cut Assistant- 3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation of America•New Oxford, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working as part of a team in a manufacturing operation with the goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste. The role requires active participation in plant facilities-related work and assisting with all jobs on the plant floor. The Die Cut Assistant is responsible for setting up and operating a machine to produce product according to customer specifications, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting and performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance on the machine. The role also includes training helpers, completing necessary reports, inputting maintenance work orders, and cross-training on other machines and jobs. Compliance with safety rules, food packaging safety programs, and company policies is essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.
Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
Comfortable with computers and touch screens.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
Excellent communication skills.
Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.
Assume active role in overall plant facilities-related work.
Assist all jobs on the plant floor.
Follow all company safety rules and lockout tag-out procedures.
Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
Set-up and operate machine to produce product according to customer specifications.
Troubleshoot, perform minor repair, and preventative maintenance procedures on machine.
Train Helper, as required.
Perform quality checks as required and take appropriate action when needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or delegated.
Cross-train on other machines and jobs.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
Input maintenance work orders into BPMS software.
Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
Switch duties with Assistant Operator or Helper if necessary.
Comply with the facility’s food packaging safety program processes and procedures.
Complete annual food packaging safety training.
Report any discovered food packaging safety risks/concerns to the food packaging safety management representative or direct supervisor.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, GMP, FSSC, ISO, and maintaining good housekeeping.
Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
Report any unusual scheduling issues to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.