Machine Operator I - 12hr. Night Shift - Starting at $20.60/hr.
About The Position
Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Night Shift Machine Operator I to work 12-hour shifts in West Hazleton, PA. This role operates from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The Operator is responsible for operating a given number of plastic blow molding machines and associated in-line equipment. The primary goal is to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of containers, making necessary adjustments or minor repairs as needed. Graham Packaging is a people, planet, and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing, emphasizing a 'Blue Culture' that encourages continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Nice To Haves
- Limited travel may be required
Responsibilities
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high-quality method.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
- Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
- Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
- Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
- Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
- Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
- Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
- Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
- Verify material usage per standards.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
- Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
- Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
- Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Operators as needed.
- Assist in the training of new Operators.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- 401K Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
