Machine Operator (3851)

NICE-PAK PRODUCTS LLC•Mooresville, IN

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Nice-Pak Products, Inc. (NP) is the global developer, manufacturer and marketer of pre-moistened wipes for the consumer market, specializing in personal care, hygiene, household cleaning and disinfection products. We're currently looking for an Operator in Training in our Mooresville, IN location. This is a safety sensitive position. This position has the primary responsibility for supporting the daily production results for their assigned Value Stream. This includes meeting targeted objectives in the areas of safety, quality, service, OEE, waste, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be familiar with basic machine operations in order to perform the tasks stated above and embrace training to be effective in Machine Operator role.
Must be willing to accept and receive frequent feedback and assistance with regard to machine set-up and work functions.
Must be able to adapt to the high-performance work team culture and must interact effectively with other Machine Operators, customers, other teams, and leadership to ensure the success of everyone.
Must flow to the work to provide the necessary help for others.
High school diploma or GED
Machine operation experience preferred
Operator needs to be on requested asset for at least six months.
Good communication skills
Ability to train other Machine Operators while maintaining Self Esteem
Ability to work in a team-focused environment
Complete 90-day Introductory Period (if new hire), Training Documentation on asset completed along with On-the-Job Checklist and 15 Day Run form (for VSOP1 eligibility).
Training Documentation on asset completed along with On-the-Job Checklist and 15 Day Run form (for VSOP2 eligibility).
Must be VSOP1 or above on the designated asset (for SMT eligibility).
Cannot have any active written warnings on file (excluding written attendance) (for SMT eligibility).
Must have less than 8 attendance points at time of application (for SMT eligibility).
Must successfully complete 10 hours SMT training within 6 months of becoming an SMT (for SMT eligibility).
Cannot receive any FINAL performance or attendance warnings after accepting position (to remain eligible for SMT).
Must maintain less than 8 points once they have accepted the position (to remain eligible for SMT).

Nice To Haves

VSOP1 Certified
VSOP2 Certified
Subject Matter Trainer (SMT)

Responsibilities

Tends machines and makes functional adjustments to target so that the product meets specifications and Quality attributes with assistance.
Tends one or more machine(s) that performs converting or packaging functions such as splicing, converting, wrapping, lid application and palletizing of wet wipe products.
Operates machine and performs necessary duties to meet manufacturing and quality targets at a minimum.
Detects, records and reports defective materials and finished goods or questionable conditions to the Production Coordinator and Quality Assurance.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment per the prescribed safety and cGMP regulations.
Follows Changeover checklist performing a changeover on the designated asset in the time constraints required with assistance.
Performs basic troubleshooting/problem solving issues with minimal assistance (VSOP1 Certified).
Proactively identifies problems or continuous improvement opportunities without push from VSL (VSOP1 Certified).
Demonstrates a high commitment to the team’s results and to the success of others by training on basic machine operator functions and job shadowing less skilled machine operators (VSOP1 Certified).
Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per instructions (VSOP2 Certified).
Proficiently performs machine set up and coaches others (VSOP2 Certified).
Performs advanced troubleshooting (VSOP2 Certified).
Actively participates in training new associates through use of training Folder, soft skills and ability to positively influence business directives (SMT).
Uses soft skills and communication to positively influence business directives (SMT).
Leads by example and actively supports in continuous improvement for KPI’s and 5S (SMT).
Works with Process Trainer(s) to ensure current and correct VMSs are on the floor in the VMS Binders as well as Training Folders (SMT).
Maintains and signs-off, (along with Supervisor and Value Stream Tech), on all Training Documents (per GDPs) until completion of training (SMT).
Assist in 15-30-45 Day Progress Reports with Supervisor, Trainee and Process Trainer (SMT).
Lead in the assigned SMT area with the Process Engineer group (SMT).