Machine Operator

Altium Packaging•Allentown, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator is also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America, serving diverse customer bases in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills are required.
Basic computer experience.
Blow mold experience.
Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies
Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others
Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies
Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
Introduction to troubleshooting and resolving process problems.
Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
Perform audits, weights and quality checks.
Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
Move finished goods to designated area.
Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by management.