Machine Operator II, 12 hour Night Shift , Hourly rate starting $24.20

Graham Packaging Company•West Hazleton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Machine Operator II based in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This is a 12-hour night-shift position working from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The operator runs plastic blow-molding machines and in-line or auxiliary equipment, making adjustments and minor repairs to produce containers safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The position also includes assisting with line support, maintenance, material handling, documentation, and training. Limited travel may be required. The operator follows established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies and practices; participates in continuous quality improvement; performs mold, insert, and color changes; and carries out basic injection- and/or blow-molding processing. The operator monitors resin, drying, material-handling, and color systems; performs timely product quality checks; completes preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting; and helps maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs. Other duties include maintaining housekeeping standards, verifying material usage, minimizing scrap and maximizing regrind use within customer specifications, identifying regrind and chunk, completing required documentation, coordinating support with the Production Shift Supervisor, communicating processing information to the incoming shift, and assisting with training new operators.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, prescribed routines, and standard practices.
Ability to convey facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
Operate plastic blow-molding machines and auxiliary equipment safely and to quality standards.
Perform or assist with mold, insert, and color changes on the line.
Perform basic processing of injection- and/or blow-molding machines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
Perform Utility position tasks during slow periods or as needed.
Monitor HDPE/PET resin, dryers, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions, when applicable.
Perform timely quality checks on products against established standards.
Assist other operators and maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance.
Maintain the work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
Complete and file required documentation accurately and on time.
Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff.
Verify material usage against standards.
Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line; notify leads and supervisors about major problems or questions.
Operate equipment to minimize scrap generation and maximize consumption of regrind and purge within customer specifications, where applicable.
Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
Communicate processing information to designated personnel on the incoming shift and assist other operators as needed.
Assist in training new operators.
Travel when required; limited travel may be required.