Machine Operator

EnviroPAK•Earth City, MO

18d•$19 - $22

About The Position

EnviroPAK is hiring a Machine Operator to operate molded pulp machinery, including 1-face, 2-face, or 4-face rotary die mold machines, according to quality specifications and customer requirements. The work includes operating the forming unit and its forming, wet pressing, transferring, and drying steps. The operator supports production quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing facility and contributes to fabrication and assembly processes and overall production efficiency. This is a full-time weekend-shift position, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, for 36 hours per week. The role is in a loud, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment and requires working on your feet.

Requirements

High school education, GED equivalent, or advanced technical school training.
1–3 years of experience running manufacturing machinery.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, safety guidelines, and other work-related material.
Basic mathematical skills for measurements and calculations.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Physical stamina to work on your feet in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Ability to use simple machinery for moving materials.
Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment.
Experience operating complex machinery and a desire to learn the operating process and grow with the operation.

Responsibilities

Set up molded pulp machinery at the appropriate speed to meet product quality specifications and safety guidelines.
Perform scheduled routine maintenance according to procedure to support machine stability and dependability.
Make required adjustments after tool changes according to procedure to minimize downtime and maintenance calls.
Monitor the molding process to maintain product quality.
Understand machine capabilities and achieve optimum molded pulp product quality.
Track and record wet weight, dry weight, and bone dry weight data to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
Evaluate the production process to ensure predictable inputs and quality molded pulp packaging parts.
Inform the Plant Manager about non-conformance, equipment failures, raw material issues, and safety issues.
Communicate with Quality Leads to ensure customer products are produced within specifications.
Maintain a clean machine and work environment.