Line Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Line Operator 1 reports directly to the shift supervisor and ensures continuous, effective bottle loading at the front and back of the production line to maximize operations. The role also provides additional operational line support as required. Responsibilities include feeding products and materials to production equipment, inspecting products for malfunctions or quality issues, making minor guide-rail adjustments, and packing products for shipment while meeting quality standards. The operator follows production schedules and quality-assurance, GMP, and food-safety procedures; supports workplace safety and environmental requirements; and communicates plant issues to QA, engineering, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement. The position requires working in a fast-paced production environment, maintaining an organized workspace, and collaborating positively with coworkers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or must earn one within a designated period after hire.
- At least 2 years of continuous work history with one company.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to frequently perform repetitive reaching, grasping, and lifting of products, materials, and boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal communication and frequently provide clear written communication.
- Wear required personal safety equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers to understand requests.
- Specific vision abilities including close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
- Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Frequently stand, walk, squat, stoop, or kneel; reach above the head; and bend or twist the neck and trunk.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical or manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure continuous, effective bottle loading at the front and back of the line and provide operational line support as required.
- Feed products and materials to conveyors, hoppers, and other production-line equipment.
- Inspect products for malfunctions or quality errors and report issues to supervisory or management personnel.
- Make minor guide-rail adjustments based on product specifications.
- Pack products for shipment while ensuring bottling and packaging meet quality standards.
- Follow production schedules and quality-assurance procedures and documentation practices.
- Perform light janitorial duties to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Support implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001) and Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) management systems.
- Follow EHS&S policies, Cardinal Rules, procedures, controls, and assigned action plans; help maintain a safe and secure workplace and meet environmental site requirements.
- Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor or the EHS&S department and participate in required EHS&S training.
- Communicate plant issues promptly to QA, engineering, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, quality, and food-safety requirements; maintain applicable training and report food-safety, security, or quality issues to management or the HACCP team.
- Interact positively with coworkers and contribute to effective workflow and organization.
- Support customer service, resource efficiency, continued improvement, and new business opportunities; maintain a willing-to-learn, positive attitude.
- Perform other duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
