Machine Operator D

Ecolab•Joliet, IL

1d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate filling, capping, sealing, casing, weighing, and other machinery used to package liquid and cast products while meeting production and quality standards. Work includes using required personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean work area, following safe lifting and equipment procedures, and understanding safety data sheets and chemical-handling requirements. Determine packaging-material requirements from pack sheets and verify material codes. Coordinate with mixing personnel and leadership, complete required quality-control testing and Walk the Line activities, and obtain required leadership sign-offs at the beginning and end of production runs. Set up and operate department equipment, perform changeovers and safe line start-ups, verify finished-container and carton quality, and report unusual product or package appearance to the leader. Conduct and document production and quality checks; package products to specifications and applicable FDA requirements; maintain work areas using systems such as AM, CIL, 5S, and Defect Handling; maintain production-tracking systems; perform basic safety and quality system tasks; and complete SAP inventory and material-usage transactions. Other duties may be assigned by leadership within the stated labor-grade limits once training is obtained. The position is in the Liquids Pack department at the Channahon Rd location, working Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The listed starting rate is $28.84 per hour. The annual or hourly compensation range is $21.52 to $32.28 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a plant, warehouse, or chemical-processing environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Complete training and master skills required by the position, such as hazardous-material safety and DOT training.
Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data.
Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Safely operate filling, capping, sealing, casing, weighing, and other packaging machinery while meeting production and quality standards.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain a clean work area, follow safe lifting and work procedures, understand safety data sheets, and comply with chemical-handling and equipment procedures.
Determine packaging-material needs from pack sheets and verify codes on materials such as shells, cartons, dividers, bottles, caps, glue, and tape.
Communicate with mixing personnel and leadership and complete required quality-control testing and Walk the Line requirements, including required leadership sign-offs at the beginning and end of production runs.
Set up and operate department equipment used to prepare, fill, cap, case, seal, and weigh products.
Check filled containers and outer boxes for correct weight, appearance, labeling, date codes, cleanliness, legibility, completeness, and positioning.
Identify inconsistencies in product or package appearance and promptly notify the leader of unusual conditions.
Conduct and document production and quality checks and data as required.
Package products according to specifications and, when applicable, FDA guidelines and requirements, including requirements related to chemical transportation and product delivery intact.
Perform equipment changeovers within expected timeframes and quality standards, and conduct safe and proper line start-ups.
Maintain work areas to standard using systems and tasks related to AM, CIL, 5S, and Defect Handling.
Accurately maintain the Vorne system and/or other production-tracking systems.
Perform basic safety and quality system work for functional areas or work tasks, including BBOs, near-miss identification and documentation, and quality observations.
Perform required SAP inventory and material-usage transactions.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership within the stated labor grade and lower job classifications once trained.