Gluer Machine Apprentice - 1st Shift (5 Day/8 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the setup and operation of the folder/gluer machine in accordance with the apprentice training plan and objectives. The apprentice will work with an assigned trainer to achieve proficiency in all objectives, ensuring high-quality packaging and products are produced at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and production goals. Team members at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) are expected to act in accordance with the company's Core Values and Operating Principles, including being Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to utilize software.
Mechanical ability and skills.
Ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. in English.
Ability to write legibly in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Responsibilities

Operates the machine in a safe manner and notifies supervision of any unsafe conditions.
Receives instruction from trainer and performs duties to become proficient in learning objectives and milestones outlined in the apprenticeship training plan.
Operates machine safely and consistently, maintaining standard operating procedures.
Advises Supervisor or trainer on the performance of the production run and/or machine crew.
Learns to safely start up and stop the machine and make adjustments to maintain production and quality standards within target speeds.
Learns procedures to set up jobs on the machine to precise measurements and alignments following the training plan within allotted time.
Reviews previous shift's report at the beginning of each shift to determine the status of the run, issues with a job or equipment, and schedule information.
Logs productivity and provides comments for each production job in the manufacturing computer system.
Accurately completes production reports and records production data.
Sets up and uses various scanners as needed.
Performs all quality checks and procedures, ensuring product quality meets all standards and customer specifications regarding folding, gluing, packaging, labeling, and stacking, including scrap defects.
Notifies Trainer or Supervisor of any discrepancies or areas of concern.
Observes feeder packers to ensure proper count and adherence to customer specifications.
Assists with providing instruction and guides activities of feeder packers when necessary.
Learns to troubleshoot, diagnose, and assist in the repair of machine malfunctions.
Reviews and understands all preventative maintenance responsibilities of an operator.
Learns proper procedures for routine cleaning and maintenance.
Ensures that finished products with defects are properly scrapped and discarded.
Communicates well with other team members.
Actively seeks improvements and updates to processes, new procedures, and innovations that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follows new procedures and innovations.
Performs work in a manner that keeps downtime to a minimum.
Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
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.
May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments.