EFP - 3rd shift General Production

JB Pointdexter & Co•Elkhart, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves several general production positions including Press Operator, Packer, and Tender. The Press Operator is responsible for operating molding machines efficiently, tending to packaging machines, removing finished products, regulating machine flow, and replenishing supplies. The Packer inspects parts for quality, packages them correctly with proper labels, maintains accurate counts, and assists with plant cleanliness. The Tender operates packaging equipment, secures finished items, replenishes supplies, removes waste, and provides necessary supplies to press operator lines. All roles require participation in 5S/PPS activities and adherence to safety training.

Requirements

Must be 18+ years of age.
Ability to read.
Ability to write.
Ability to perform mathematics.
Steel/composite shoes.
Safety glasses.
Earplugs.

Responsibilities

Operate molding machines at a pace that meets set cycle times.
Tend to machines that package product.
Run 2 presses when the job requires.
Remove finished packaged items from the machine and separate rejected items.
Regulate wrapping machine flow, speed, and/or temperature.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report them to a supervisor.
Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching a fastener.
Replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, labels, glue, etc.
Remove waste from the production areas to improve productivity.
Maintain and follow the operating procedures of machinery.
Inspect parts for quality, such as fill, fusion, post-expansion, etc.
Identify the proper packaging container and ensure the packaged container is properly labeled.
Maintain an accurate count per container.
Complete any required paperwork.
Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by the Team Leader.
Perform plant clean-up as required by the Team Leader.
Provide press operator lines with needed supplies.