Manufacturing Operator I - 1st shift &/or Days 12 Hour

Web Industries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 1st shift or days with a 2/2/3 rotation from 6a-6p. The Manufacturing Operator I is responsible for operating machinery, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, managing the production schedule, and participating in process improvement and maintenance. The role also involves training other associates, maintaining the visual factory, and demonstrating employee ownership behaviors. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to read and understand complex work instructions
Basic computer, math, and Microsoft Office skills
Team oriented
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be able to work different shifts is business needs require

Nice To Haves

Experience with flexible material
Track record of strong communication and above average job performance
Fork Lift Certification

Responsibilities

Set-up machine to machine specifications and best practices to meet production specifications
Convert the correct materials to work order specifications
Execution of trials and recording of results as needed
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
Continually work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion
Packages material in accordance with appropriate work order
Operates Fork Lift
Complies with safety rules and standards
Immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
Reports any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
Identifies and communicates near misses and safety incidents
Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements
Run any production line as required
Support initiatives from other departments; e.g. Quality, Engineering, Customer Care etc
Ensure compliance with production schedule and communicate when output targets are not met
Support material handling as required
Manage downtime effectively (efficient changeovers / start-ups)
Support continuous improvement projects to address downtime and inefficiencies
Identify and communicate areas for Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiative
Maximize through-put and uptime
Identify and communicate maintenance issues with the production lines (enter work orders)
Troubleshoot machines as required, request support for issues identified
All other duties as assigned by management and supervision
Keep passport up to date and obtain sign-offs when competent
Train other employees and sign off passports
Keep the factory “customer ready” at all times
Manage all point of use storage systems and ensure they are properly filled
Assist in managing all Kanban’s
Lead by example in demonstrating dependability, good judgment, and a can-do mentality
Communicate effectively (verbally and written)
Makes sound decisions
Work cooperatively as a member of a group to achieve a common goal
Position resources in areas that will be beneficial to production while complying with safety and proper training
Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations