Machine Operator - Responder 4 (Days)
About The Position
The Machine Operator - Responder 4 operates and monitors assigned production lines at Reynolds Consumer Products’ manufacturing plant in Carrollton, Texas. The role starts up, responds to, and troubleshoots common problems in the 2 PC/Automation department, independently supporting up to two production lines on a scheduled shift. The operator adjusts equipment to meet product quality specifications and production targets while maintaining established line speeds, downtime, scrap, and yield standards. The position includes analyzing production problems and determining appropriate responses, such as stopping a line, contacting maintenance, or addressing raw material issues. The operator maintains accurate production documentation, follows good manufacturing practices for food-contact products, and supports environmental, health, and safety policies and programs. The role also involves communicating with team members and shift leadership, training new machine operators, and participating in continuous improvement projects. This is a day-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on a 36/48 rotation based on shift assignment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to learn, develop, and maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to the job assignment.
- Basic math skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills to support safety, record safety, quality, and production information, and use the Help Chain to obtain assistance with problems or upset conditions.
- Basic conflict-resolution and teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively with others.
- Basic computer skills to enter information into SAP/Ignition as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Experience supporting continuous manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Start up, respond to, and troubleshoot common problems in the 2 PC/Automation department independently on up to two production lines during a scheduled shift.
- Adjust equipment to produce items that meet quality specifications and achieve maximum daily output.
- Maintain standard line speeds and meet established downtime, scrap, and yield levels; discuss improvement opportunities with the team and/or Shift Lead when results fall short.
- Analyze production problems and determine effective responses, including shutting down a line, calling maintenance, or addressing raw material issues.
- Keep the team and/or Shift Lead informed about decisions and production conditions.
- Ensure production documents, including scrap records and pallet tickets, are accurate.
- Follow good manufacturing practices for products with food-contact quality requirements.
- Promote and follow environmental, health, and safety principles and policies, and support facility safety, environmental, and health programs.
- Train new machine operators.
- Participate in point Kaizen projects and other continuous improvement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
