Die Cutting Operator

Careers•Indianapolis, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. affiliate company is currently seeking a Die Cutter Operator in Mooresville, IN. The Die Cutter Operator reports to the Shift Supervisor. The Die Cutting Operator is responsible for all activities associated with the operation, set-up, cleaning, preventative maintenance and safe operation of our flatbed die cutters. Also, the die cut operator is empowered to recommend improvements to the processes, procedures, and/or operation.

Requirements

High School degree or GED.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of how to perform basic quality checks.
Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines.
Team-oriented mindset.
Take direction from Shift Supervisor.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Read and understand instructions and job information.
Desire to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks.
Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
Fluent in English required.
Constant standing, walking, talking, hearing; occasional sitting; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. The position also requires the ability to stand 90% of shift and lift up to 45 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.
Tools required for the job: Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets.
Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating manual and electric pallet jacks.
1 year experience as a Die Cutting Assistant.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect all dies before and after each run to ensure that all repairs are made before the next run.
Maximize the utilization of the equipment by operating the machinery at peak capacity and speed.
Monitor and adhere to specifications for each customer order and ensure quality is in accordance with all required specifications.
Maintains machine and parts in daily operations.
Understand machine set-up techniques for the Die Cutter.
Owns outbound die cut quality and maintains food safety through handling of outbound pallet.
Make minor machine adjustments and assist with major machine adjustments as needed to ensure quality and efficiency.
Follow 5S standards according to visual aids in the department.
Maintains production records, adheres to schedules and monitors output targets for each job.
Other duties related to day-to-day issues that may arise, as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
Ability to work overtime as the job requires.
Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor for resolution.
Adheres to all safety policies, including always wearing required PPE, and sets an example to others for model safety behavior.
Reports any major quality or food safety issues to Supervisor.
Additional duties as assigned.