Machine Operator

Mold-Rite Plastics•Plattsburgh, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator’s operate equipment in a manufacturing setting. The Machine Operator aligns with manufacturing operations to achieve optimal production efficiency and effectiveness in support of the overall goals and objectives of the department. Machine operators are responsible for always maintaining the highest standard of safety. MRP Solutions (MRP), a plastic cap manufacturer, is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded plastic closures, jars and packaging components used every day by millions of consumers around the globe. MRP offers industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence. MRP Solutions combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach to reliably uncover customer needs, tailoring smarter, safer, and more flexible packaging solutions that reduce cost and increase speed to market. By constantly innovating, MRP enables customers to grow, making them a preferred partner. MRP is passionate about partnering with distributors and manufacturers who understand that plastic caps and lids are a small but important part of how people experience their brands, delivering packaging with purpose.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to understand basic Quality Control methods
Knowledge of basic hand tools
Knowledge of the products manufactured in the facility w/ basic computer / scanning technology experience

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience

Responsibilities

Start machinery and adjust machinery when necessary to improve performance
Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
Troubleshoot issues and report maintenance issues
Perform Quality Inspections, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
Comply with all safety and health regulations
Responsible for general housekeeping in and around immediate work area
Process and packages production to specification of work order
Develop and follow standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
Follow all safety and food safety guidelines always and take a proactive approach to safe working conditions
Maintain familiarity with SDS and other regulated material information, requirements, and guidelines.
Assist during shift changes to ensure a smooth transition from crew to crew.
Alert appropriate personnel of production-related issues in an efficient manner. Communicate all important information including but not limited to quality concerns, equipment problems, safety issues, and others.
Other duties as assigned.
Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
Understand, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report