2nd Shift MACHINE OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE•Bolingbrook, IL

51d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

KENT Worldwide™ is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Consumer Brands division as a Machine Operator. The Machine Operator runs and maintains production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging. This role oversees line performance, supports team members, follows GMPs and procedures, performs changeovers and basic maintenance, monitors product quality, and maintains accurate records while keeping the work area clean and organized.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Train associates and production workers to perform their required duties. This includes running the equipment and following KCBA Core Procedures
Maintain GMP`s
Package the quantity of cases and/or bags as required by the schedule
See that all personnel assigned keep the lines running smooth and when necessary run through breaks and/or lunch
Maintain all documents such as pre-op checklist, pack sheets, metal detectors, lot numbers, etc
Review daily production requirements with the Production Lead and/or Supervisor
Package products in a clean environment, at the specified weights, and with the correct and legible lot number as per Core Procedures
Refer to set-up sheets for production requirements
Make sure that all packaging materials used film, boxes, pallets etc are in acceptable condition and quality. Report any problems or discrepancies immediately to the Production Lead or Supervisor
Review with the Production Lead the daily needs for boxes, film, pallets, etc. Coordinate documentation of finished goods sent to the warehouse
Make sure all equipment are in good working order
Replace any parts as needed and review with the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor for any parts or maintenance supplies needed
Safely operates all equipment associated with operating at least three production lines (vertical form and fill machines, pouching machines, tapers, conveyors, case sealers, check weighers, etc.)
Makes package and product change-overs on all appropriate equipment
Preventative maintenance and minor repairs on his assigned line equipment at the direction of the Supervisor
Assures the quality of the finished product by utilizing the QA staff and personal observations of the production and packaging processes
Places product to be reworked into drums or other containers
Reads and checks that product is properly labeled