Machine Operator, 1st Shift

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world. The Machine Operator role, with moderate assistance and oversight from team leadership, has overall responsibility for setting up, adjusting, and operating a variety of production machinery to produce high-quality finished products.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills working safely with mechanical equipment
1+ years of manufacturing experience; preferably in the flexographic or paper conversion industry
Must be able to physically lift, push, pull or carry products weighing up to 30 lbs
Must be physically able to work in a standing position with repetitive movement of hands for eight to twelve hours

Nice To Haves

1+ years of lean experience a plus

Responsibilities

Safety – Responsible for understanding and complying with all company and department-related safety practices including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and safely lifting a maximum of 30 lbs. Must be willing to immediately notify site leadership of unsafe conditions.
Quality – Must be able to understand and adhere to all documented procedures and quality practices. Responsible for self-monitoring the quality of your own work and notifying department leadership if quality practices cannot be met or maintained. Must adhere to defined Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Delivery – Ability to work flexible hours including overtime to ensure customer commitments are met.
Cost – Responsible for meeting established labor and machine standards.
Technical – Must be able to read as well as apply instructions and specifications from a variety of sources including: Work Instructions, Drawings, Machine Manuals, and Inspection Checklists while manufacturing product.
Continuous Improvement – Responsible for maintaining 6S practices at their workstation. Contribute ideas for making work Safer, Easier, Better, and Faster.