Machine Operator 2nd

Amcor • Valdosta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring processes, operating equipment, inspecting parts and materials, attaining production goals, and maintaining a clean workplace. The Machine Operator will report to the Shift Supervisor and work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals. They will safely operate equipment to ensure maximum product throughput and minimum downtime, including clearing and restarting machinery if instructed. The role involves visually inspecting and gauging product, ensuring proper labeling, and reporting any non-conformances to front-line leadership. Responsibilities also include correctly completing daily production reports, setting up new order labels, feeding materials to machines, and packaging product. The operator will read and interpret travelers and work orders, perform routine housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance, and work to ISO standards, SOPs, and established Work Instructions. Upholding Quality Standards and following the Absolutes is crucial. Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities, encouraged to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues, and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of lifting up to 45 lbs. repeatedly.
• Data Entry skills and abilities at a moderate level.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Detail orientated; great eye for detail.
• Pallet Jack Operation; includes manual and electric.
• Lock out/Tag out adherence and training.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an assembly operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Shift Supervisor.
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Safely operate equipment in a manner to ensure a maximum product throughput and minimum downtime including clearing & restarting machinery if instructed.
• Visually inspect & gauge product in production. Ensure proper labeling is completed and required.
• Report any non-conformances to front line leadership.
• Correctly complete daily production reports & submit at shift’s end, if applicable.
• Set up of new order labels for daily operations.
• Feed materials to machines to keep production running Including packaging product if applicable.
• Read & interpret travelers and work orders.
• Perform routine housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance as assigned/required.
• Work & perform to ISO standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions.
• Uphold Quality Standards & follow the Absolutes.
• Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities.
• Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues.
• Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project startup.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Uphold Safety Absolutes.
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED