Machine Operator I ( 12hr. shifts, 545am-6pm) $18.50/hr.

TekniPlex•Decatur, IN

20d

About The Position

The Machine Operator I assists with manufacturing production processes and equipment operation, including supporting order processing, changes, and setup. The role handles finished products, performs quality checks, helps feed sheet rolls through forming and trimming equipment, and operates a scrap grinder as needed. The operator also completes production records and follows plant housekeeping and food safety and quality requirements. This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a 2.2.3 rotation, from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus. The employee regularly stands, walks, handles and carries materials, and works around moving mechanical parts and vibration in a usually very loud environment. The role regularly involves working with others, with occasional periods working alone.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards.
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to add and subtract numbers up to three digits and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, push, pull, and carry, and hear; frequently talk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 12 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Tech with order processing, changes, and setup.
Bag, box, or palletize finished product.
Perform quality inspections and tests.
Position sheet rolls on the unwind stand and start sheet into formers and through the trim press.
Assist in the production and operation of manufacturing process equipment.
Prepare production logs, product tags, and time cards as necessary.
Operate the scrap grinder as required and understand the recycle system.
Follow and participate in plant safe-housekeeping guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
Remain compliant with SQF, BRC, and HACCP requirements in accordance with the location’s written Food Safety & Quality Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work 12-hour shifts on a 2.2.3 rotation, from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.