Inspector NW- 2nd Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY • White Bluff, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seamer/Inspector is responsible for the set-up and operation of designated machines, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product being produced. This role requires adherence to safety procedures, understanding of job orders, effective communication, and maintaining a clean work area. The position also involves assisting with the setup of the next job, including pulling correct adhesives, cleaning equipment, and staying productive during downtime.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience.
• Quality conscious
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to see good true color. (Must not be colorblind.)
• Ability to lift.
• Accurate with numbers
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Shift work
• Reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
• Able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
• Able to compare artboard layout to finished sleeve layout.
• Able to measure layflat, which has a +/-.5 mm tolerance.
• Able to enter entries time and material into computer system.
• Able to pack or skid finished rolls at their proper OD and core size.
• Able to lift 50 – 75 pound air shafts without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
• Able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
• Have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
• Agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on seamer/finisher, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery.
• Able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life threatening injuries.
• Completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
• Good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
• Good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
• Able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
• Spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
• Mechanical ability to learn how the seamer/finisher operates. This includes tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
• Able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the press, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
• Able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
• Eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for suitable quality.
• Able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
• Maturity and disposition to operate equipment safely at all times.
• Understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.
• Follow standard safety procedures such as engaging the E-stop prior to placing any body part in the machine near pinch points.
• Physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc.
• Reads and understands job jackets/order.
• Establishes and follows quality checking procedures.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
• Cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
• Assist in the set-up of the next job including: Pulling correct adhesives, Cleaning of seaming/inspector equipment/adhesive applicators, Keeping work area clean.
• Stay busy when down or waiting on next job.
• Properly making computer entries.
• Following the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.
• Being at work station within 3 minutes of reporting time.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.
• Hold themselves and fellow employees accountable to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, Food Safety, SQF policies and procedures, and maintenance of an excellent food safety culture.
• Report issues that they encounter that may lead to food safety related issues.
• Understand quality roll appearance.
• Compare artboard layout to finished sleeve layout.
• Measure layflat, which has a +/-.5 mm tolerance.
• Enter entries time and material into computer system.
• Pack or skid finished rolls at their proper OD and core size.
• Interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
• Do meticulous work under production demand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed