Flatbed Die Cutter Operator - 2nd Shift (4 Day/10 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Fairfield, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include: Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships. Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community. Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth. Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Safely and efficiently sets up and operates flatbed die cutter machine, and auxiliary equipment, to accurately cut and score corrugated fiberboard material to customer specifications. Ensures that quality products are safely achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine and quality standards.

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience of machine operation in production/manufacturing; OR Technical / Trade school Certificate, plus three to six months related experience
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to utilize computer software systems.
Requires sound mechanical knowledge and skills.
Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English.
Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other Team members of the organization.

Responsibilities

Reviews job ticket instructions prior to each run; ensures all necessary items and information is provided in order to produce job per customer specifications; verifies raw materials are correct and match the job ticket description.
Safely starts up, sets up and performs necessary machine adjustments to the flatbed die cutter, pile turner and conveyor system in a consistent manner while adhering to required safety, quality, and production operating procedures.
Inspects each die and properly plugs dies into machine
Using metric tools, properly sets up the turn table and ensures accurate alignment to the sheet size; safely positions corrugated sheets into the feed section
Safely turns table and flips corrugated sheets ensuring removal of any defective or non-conforming material.
Produces quality packaging that meets target speeds and production goals; ensures precise measurements and proper alignments are performed within the allotted time frame established for the specific job; monitors and maintains adequate product flow.
Actively performs all SCT Quality procedures including required quality checks and obtaining required approvals; continuously monitors production of machine to ensure quality standards are consistent and meet customer specifications specific to the job.
Continuously monitors machine operation to detect any malfunctions and identifies defects or deviations from quality standards; performs machine adjustments and troubleshooting to correct defects.
Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; uses situational awareness and actively looks for weak signals to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; consistently wears appropriate PPE for the task at hand and within the assigned area; immediately notifies Supervisor of any unsafe condition that exists.
Reports any issues with equipment, dies, or raw material to Supervisor, Quality Manager and/or Maintenance department.
Records defects or non-conforming items appropriately and notifies Supervisor or Quality Manager; ensures that finished products with defects are properly scrapped and discarded while consistently following procedures to minimize waste.
Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance as scheduled on machine, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn or damaged parts.
Troubleshoots issues or malfunctions with machinery and performs minor repairs when possible.
Accurately records and completes productivity data and production notes for each job including start up times, down time, finished goods produced, raw material usage, waste, etc.
Communicates effectively to internal departments both upstream and downstream to improve safety, quality, and efficiency of production.
Actively seeks and adopts new updates and improvements to processes, new procedures, and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Responsible for maintaining machines, equipment and work area that are within GMP and GFSI standards; assists the Food Safety Team in ensuring that product meets or exceeds regulatory standards.
Maintains a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and supplies in accordance with the5S system.
Operators may cross train in other areas or on other machines as needed, and perform other duties as assigned by Management.