Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Parker Plastics•Hagerstown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Why Parker? A 30-year strong , manufacturing company Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employees Benefits 8-hour shifts Temperature controlled production floor 401(k) with company match Annual profit sharing Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays immediately after hire date Paid Vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Position Summary (A Day in the Life) Under supervision and direction of the Mechanics and Supervisors this person will perform the basic duties of the Machine Operator / Mechanic Class Trainee with a goal of reaching Machine Operator / Mechanic Class A performance level within 90 days.

Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to lift 30 – 35 pounds above the head frequently, 35 – 45 pounds occasionally.
High school graduate or equivalent GED, and a demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions in English.
Proven mechanical aptitude with an eagerness to learn the industry.

Responsibilities

Perform all job duties in a safe manner (this includes wearing eye and hearing protection in designated areas).
Perform housekeeping duties such as keeping floor clear of debris (scraps, blobs, and excess flash), cleaning machines in accordance with Third Party regulations.
Learn how to start and stop equipment in a proper and safe manner.
Learn the Q.C procedures outlined for this position.
Learn how to properly clear equipment of bottles/boxes that have become jammed within the equipment.
Assist in making minor mechanical adjustments to all equipment.
Help clean head tooling knife blades (if applicable) and molds with the proper equipment and materials.
Help perform quality checks and record pertinent information on bottles and finished goods.
Help maintain proper paperwork, logs and records (work orders, machine problems, settings, and changes) as required.
Help ensure that proper levels of materials are being introduced to the equipment.
Help troubleshoot equipment problems (electrical, mechanical, hydraulics).
Help grind all out of spec containers.
Help ensure that regrind is properly packaged, identified, and stored.
May be asked to assist in the set-ups/changeovers as required on equipment.
Assist co-workers where needed.