Machine Operator - Swing Shift

Polar Beverages•Fitzgerald, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Polar Beverages is looking to hire first shift Machine Operators for a swing shift. It is a 2-2-3, 5:00am - 5:00pm rotating schedule. Payrate, tasks, benefits, etc. will be discussed during the interview. Machine operators are responsible for tasks such as; safe operation of palletizer, depalletizer, packer, filler, and must also work as cohesive member of the production line team

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Inspect all trays for proper scoring and lamination
Verify the proper cardboard is being used for the product being run
Ensure all flaps are glued properly
Watch for glue overspray on bottles
Record accurate case counts on operator count sheets
Inspect the cans for proper color and litho
Inspect the cans for proper enamel coating on the interior wall of the cans
Inspect the cans for foreign ingredients and/or contaminants
Monitor for pinholes in cans and remove as discovered
Monitor for dented cans and bag for recycling efforts
Monitor integrity of pallets raw materials arrive on and infeed to depalletizer
Monitor the conveyor system leading from the depalletizer to the wall
Be knowledgeable of the bell system in place for cutoffs and flavor changes
Reduce filler stoppages by pulling all visibly dented cans off the raw material pallets prior to such being loaded on the depalletizer in feed conveyor
Ensure proper application of stretch wrap on full pallets, reseal broken wrap
Verify oil levels, soap running on filler, valves operational, rinser operational.
Monitor conveyor for jams near and in the tunnel and correct when discovered
Watch for can problems such as misassembles or dented/wrinkled cans and remove as discovered
Promote cleanliness in the palletizer area: throw away cases or bottles which fall on the floor, monitor the area for bad cases, ensure the floor and area on and around the machine are clean and debris free, ensure the machine and area are clean when line is complete
Report any mechanical, raw material or procedural problems
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Foreman