Machine Operator I (2nd shift) - $21.70/hr - St. Charles, IL
About The Position
Graham Packaging is seeking a Machine Operator based in West Chicago, Illinois. The role operates during the second shift, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Operator runs plastic blow-molding machines and in-line or auxiliary equipment, making adjustments and minor repairs to produce containers safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The position also performs processing, material monitoring, quality checks, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with production staff. Limited travel may be required. Operators are expected to follow company safety, health, quality, GMP, and other policies and practices; participate in continuous quality improvement; maintain production and housekeeping standards; and communicate with coworkers and supervisors. Graham describes its workplace culture as centered on safety, continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, learning, and respect.
Requirements
- Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicate facts and information clearly.
- Collaborate with others, proactively contribute to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.
Responsibilities
- Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
- Operate plastic blow-molding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce containers safely and to quality standards.
- Perform or assist with mold, insert, and color changes on the production line.
- Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow-molding machines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Perform Utility-position tasks during slow periods or as needed.
- Monitor HDPE/PET resin, dryers, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions, when applicable.
- Conduct timely quality checks against established product standards.
- Assist Operators and maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance.
- Maintain the work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Complete and file required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
- Coordinate production-line support with the Production Shift Supervisor to help achieve line objectives.
- Verify material usage against standards.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line, and notify leads or supervisors about major problems or questions.
- Operate equipment to minimize generation and maximize consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications, where applicable.
- Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
- Communicate processing information to designated personnel on the incoming shift and assist other Operators as needed.
- Assist in training new Operators.
- Travel when required; limited travel may be required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
