Machine Operator II - Night Shift (7pm-7am) - Starting at $27.05/hour

Graham Packaging Company•North East, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Machine Operator II for their North East, PA location. This is a night shift position, working from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2/2/3 schedule, which includes working every other weekend. The role involves operating plastic blow molding machines and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of containers. The company emphasizes a 'Blue Culture' focused on continuous improvement, safety, innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing required.
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.

Responsibilities

Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Operates a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce containers safely and with high quality.
Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
Performs and/or assists in mold, insert, and color changes on the line.
Performs basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
Performs tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
Monitors HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
Conducts frequent on-time quality checks on products being produced against established quality standards.
Assists other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
Performs assigned preventative maintenance work.
Maintains work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
Completes and files all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
Communicates with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
Verifies material usage per standards.
Performs minor troubleshooting and programming on the line; notifies leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
Operates equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
Properly identifies regrind and chunk produced.
Communicates processing information to designated personnel on the incoming shift.
Assists other Operators as needed.
Assists in the training of new Operators.
Limited travel may be required.