Machine Operator D

Ecolab Inc.•Joliet, OH

15h•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate filling, capping, sealing, casing, weighing, and other machinery to package liquid and cast products while meeting production and quality standards. The role includes following safety procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean work area, following lifting and equipment procedures, and understanding safety data sheets and chemical-handling requirements. Determine packaging material needs from pack sheets and verify material codes. Coordinate with mixing personnel and leadership, complete required quality-control tests and line checks, and confirm that the intermediate product meets specifications and is packaged in the correct container. Set up and operate department equipment, perform changeovers and safe line start-ups, and inspect filled containers and outer packaging for correct weight, appearance, labels, and date codes. Check for product or package inconsistencies and promptly notify the leader. Conduct and document production and quality checks; package products according to specifications and applicable FDA requirements. Maintain work areas and production-tracking systems, complete basic safety and quality-system tasks, and process required SAP inventory and material-usage transactions. Other duties may be assigned according to business needs and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a plant, warehouse, or chemical-processing environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Training and demonstrated skills required for the position, such as Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training.
Experience understanding and tracking safety, quality, and productivity data.
Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and continuous-improvement systems.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Safely operate filling, capping, sealing, casing, weighing, and other packaging machinery.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment; maintain a clean work area; and follow lifting, chemical-handling, and equipment procedures.
Determine packaging material needs from pack sheets and check material codes.
Communicate with mixing personnel and leadership and complete required quality-control testing, line checks, and leadership sign-offs.
Set up and operate equipment used to prepare, fill, cap, case, seal, and weigh products.
Inspect filled containers and outer boxes for weight, appearance, labeling accuracy and placement, date-code accuracy and legibility, and cleanliness.
Identify product or package inconsistencies and bring unusual appearance to the leader’s attention immediately.
Conduct and document production and quality checks and data.
Package products to specification and, when applicable, FDA requirements and requirements for safe chemical transportation and intact delivery.
Perform equipment changeovers within expected timeframes and to quality standards, including safe line start-ups.
Maintain work areas using applicable systems and practices, including AM, CIL, 5S, and Defect Handling.
Accurately maintain the Vorne system and/or other production-tracking systems.
Complete basic safety and quality system tasks, including BBOs, near-miss identification and documentation, and quality observations.
Perform required SAP inventory and material-usage transactions.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership within the stated labor-grade and training limits.