Finishing Machine Operator

Careers•Mooresville, IN

40d•Onsite

About The Position

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. affiliate company is currently seeking a Finishing Machine Operator in Mooresville, IN. The Finishing Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating process specific machines and equipment that convert WIP materials into finished product. This position operates in a safe, hazard-free work environment, maintaining quality and production procedures, achieving total customer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner, with continuous support to the Finishing Supervisor.

Requirements

High School degree or GED.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of how to perform basic quality checks.
Familiar with production terminology.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong work ethic.
Basic understanding of OEE and how it is used to measure machine overall performance.
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, and hair nets.
Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer.

Nice To Haves

College/Trade School degree in Manufacturing.
1 year experience as Machine Operator or Assistant.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Run machines at established rates, follow the production schedule, continuously monitor machine performance, and document any variables that may cause machine downtime.
Maintain steady flow of WIP materials to machine to ensure maximum uptime, coordinating with team members to effect.
Perform adjustments and service on machine/equipment as required by specific process.
Perform process specific quality checks and make machine adjustments to resolve quality issues.
Ensures product specifications, quality, delivery, and service goals are followed.
Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation, ensuring all inventory, scrap, etc. are logged accurately.
Demonstrates proficiencies on glue tolerances and machine settings, operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
Communicate production and machine issues to the supervisor and other production personnel.
Assist other operators as required and relieve other line personnel for breaks and lunch.
Assist in training other process operators and process support personnel.
Ensures 5S standards are followed according to visual aids in the department.
Other duties related to day-to-day issues that may arise, as assigned by the Finishing 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.
Understands common quality defects, including how to detect as well as what to do if observed.
Reports any major quality or food safety issues to Supervisor.
Additional duties as assigned.