Machine Operator II

Dart Container•Horse Cave, KY

21d

About The Position

Set up and operate high-speed process equipment and multiple machines, ensuring equipment runs efficiently and produces quality products. The role follows production schedules and product specifications while maintaining safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service standards. It also includes monitoring and troubleshooting equipment, completing preventative maintenance, maintaining production records, supporting inspection and packing during breaks, and training other operators as required.

Requirements

One year of experience operating manufacturing and process-control equipment, or equivalent technical school or apprenticeship experience.
Previous plant production software experience required; SAP experience preferred.
Math skills including simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate demonstrated processes and workplace procedures.
Minimum English-language proficiency to support effective new-hire training and ongoing safety and quality communications.

Nice To Haves

Previous powered industrial truck experience.
Experience in paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, and/or industrial packaging.

Responsibilities

Follow and meet key performance indicators for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.
Follow practices and processes that ensure safe products comply with applicable laws and regulations and meet company quality standards.
Follow safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Set up, start, adjust, test, calibrate, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and shut down process equipment according to production schedules and product specifications.
Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to control machine functions.
Operate and monitor process machinery from raw materials through finished goods to ensure quality and consistency.
Adjust equipment to maximize uptime, production rates, and yields.
Monitor equipment for mechanical problems, including listening for unusual noises and visually checking equipment and materials.
Troubleshoot equipment and material problems and replace defective parts.
Use advanced measuring equipment, such as micrometers, scales, and scanners.
Implement programs to standardize and minimize production changeovers and machine downtime.
Perform general preventive maintenance on equipment, including filling lube lines, lubricating chain rails, and using grease guns.
Maintain production logs and reports as required.
Notify the Maintenance Department promptly when maintenance is required.
Notify the supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions.
Perform backup Inspector Packer responsibilities during break and lunch periods.
Train other Machine Operators as required.
Perform production processes in SAP as required.