Machine Operator I- 2nd Shift

Gojo•Wooster, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I tends basic line machinery and related equipment in a continuous production and processing operation, following documented production and process specifications. The operator monitors meters, gauges, and controls to ensure specifications are met and performs work according to established safety and quality procedures. The role is based fully onsite at the Wooster Campus and works Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio may be required as needed. The position requires previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment, with proficiency developed through on-the-job training. The operator may train others as assigned and must be able to perform manual production-line functions and lift up to 50 pounds. The starting pay rate is $19.08 per hour, and team members are eligible for bonuses.

Requirements

Previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of testing equipment and the ability to operate it.
Ability to perform manual production-line functions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Meet the daily production schedule.
Perform minor machine operations and changeovers, and assist maintenance with major changeovers.
Verify and retrieve the components, sub-assemblies, and supplies required for current and upcoming production orders; reconcile and return remaining components after production runs.
Load equipment with production components such as caps, bottles, film, pumps, labels, and shippers.
Assist the Production Leader with quality checks, including weight and torque checks, visual inspections, count accuracy, skid tags, applicable Statistical Process Control charting, and pallet patterns.
Maintain line and equipment cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
Maintain machine logs, checklists, books, and other required records for auditing purposes, following applicable standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Start and stop machines, use emergency stops as appropriate, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and alert maintenance to malfunctions.
Operate machine control panels, touch screens, and digital communication equipment; recognize system errors and faults.
Assist with changeovers and equipment upkeep, including adjusting rails, setting up and operating glue and tape machines, counting and reconciling components, setting up and operating printers, and boxing surplus components.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and report abnormalities to the Production Leader or Supervisor and Maintenance.
Make minor equipment adjustments within written work instructions.
Follow standard operating procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and safety and housekeeping requirements.
Train others as assigned.
Work on production lines as needed and perform all manual functions.