Liner Operator

Pretium Packaging•Saint Louis, MO

4d•$1,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Liner Operator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the continuous and efficient operation of lining machines. This role involves troubleshooting problems on the line, collaborating with Quality Control on quality issues, and maintaining detailed records of productivity, problems, downtime, machine cycles, and scrap. The operator will also perform process and maintenance work, complete necessary paperwork, and conduct visual inspections to ensure products meet specifications. Additionally, the position requires reporting issues to Quality Control, contacting maintenance for repairs, collaborating with departments to ensure line operation, and maintaining the safety and housekeeping of the production area. The role also includes overseeing and maintaining parts organization and performing other related duties or special projects. Food safety is a critical aspect, requiring compliance with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures, correct documentation, and reporting of any product or process failures that could impact food safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 + years of related experience preferred
Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required.
Ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job.
Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action.
Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
Considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision.
Makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues and determines what action is needed to advance the decision-making process.
Follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
Demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities.
Demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures.
Demonstrates the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.
Demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results.
Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete.
Has the ability to identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues.
Had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action.
Is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks.
Completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work.
Is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.
Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, bend or twist.
Occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move materials.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain continuous and efficient operation of lining machines.
Troubleshoot problems on the line and work with QC on quality issues.
Maintain records of productivity, problems, down time, machine cycles, scrap, etc.
Perform process/maintenance work and complete paperwork.
Perform visual inspections on all machines to ensure product meets specifications.
Report problems to Quality Control.
Contact maintenance or tool for repairs or part creation; collaborate with appropriate departments to keep lines running.
Maintain safety and housekeeping of production area.
Oversee and maintain parts organization.
Perform other related duties or special projects.
May assist with temporary operating of machines.
Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and document data correctly at all times.
Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.