Machine Operator I
About The Position
The Machine Operator I is responsible for operating high-speed filling and packaging machines, as well as other equipment as needed. This role involves following instructions from Job Tickets, maintaining accurate inventory of components, and ensuring the quality and conformity of production. The operator will also be responsible for setting up, changing over, and cleaning machines daily, making mechanical adjustments using basic hand tools, and maintaining records both manually and on a computer. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of prior machine operator experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years prior machine operator experience that included making mechanical adjustments, using basic hand tools, and working with automatic and manual equipment
- Basic mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machines and perform minor repairs when needed
- Able to make basic math computations to perform role (addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, read ruler, read measures, calculate measurements)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Able to work in a repetitive, fast paced environment
- Able to sit or stand at machine for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be dependable, have good attendance and be punctual
- Represent self professionally
- Able to work overtime when job requires
- Must be capable of and willing to accept all work rules, safety and environmental instructions, policies and procedures, as it applies to the job
- Follow all safety precautions including review of MSDS’s if necessary
Responsibilities
- Operate high speed filling and packaging machines
- Operate other equipment, as needed
- Follow instructions/information on Job Tickets to perform duties
- Maintain accurate inventory of components
- Ability to move 55-gallon drum or 5-gallon pails, manually or with use of proper equipment
- Responsible for checking quality and conformity of production throughout run
- Setup, change over, and clean up filling and packaging machines daily
- Maintain mobile equipment certification and properly use equipment
- Follow all safety, work, and good manufacturing practices, procedures, and rules
- Follow all quality, housekeeping and inventory requirements
- Responsible for workspace and safe operation of any assigned equipment, materials, items, and tools
- Ability to make mechanical adjustments to machines using basic hand tools
- Maintain recordkeeping requirements in written form and with use of computer
- Professionally represent the company
- Possess ability to be trained and to train others when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
