Operator-(Night Shift

Bigelow Tea•Jeffersontown, KY

10h

About The Position

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team. SUMMARY: The Machine Operator /Packer operates, makes minor adjustments, assures the output of machine production is properly being packed and reports machine problems to mechanics for automated packaging equipment including but not limited to: Teabag Machines, case packers, Assorted Line and Robotic Palletizer

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate necessary information to applicable personnel. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Insure that the proper date code and cartons are properly located in the designated area by visual inspection
Insure that all safety guards and doors are in place prior to starting machine
Monitor machine to assure it is running properly
Assure that the conveyors are properly feeding the output into the carton unit
Un-jam the conveyors as needed
Un-jam, re-feed and restart the machine as required
Identify basic machinery problems and report to area mechanic
Change materials and monitor scrap rates
Pick up finished cartons from conveyor and place/stack them on skid per assigned configuration
This position may also require rotation and/or assisting other departments in their packing stations
any other job duties assigned by management
Ensure that all production and packaging equipment produce product within established Q.A. standards and conduct all assigned quality monitoring functions
Follow R.C. Bigelow’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Comply with RC Bigelow Safety and Health Rules
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.