Manufacturing Operator I- Days 2/2/3

Web Industries Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be on a 2/2/3 rotation, 12 hour 6a-6p (Days). The role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, managing the production schedule, participating in process improvement and maintenance, and contributing to visual factory goals and employee ownership behaviors.

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

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
• Execute trials and record results as needed
• Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program
• Work towards passport program Manufacturing Operator completion
• Package material in accordance with appropriate work order
• Operate Fork Lift
• Comply with safety rules and standards
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions to the shift supervisor, group lead or manager
• Report any concerns of potentially harmful environmental practices to the Shift Supervisor and/or Management
• Ensure compliance with standard work and other applicable manufacturing standards
• Identify and communicate near misses and safety incidents
• Keep area clean and comply 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 initiatives
• 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
• 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)
• Make sound decisions
• Work cooperatively as a member of a group
• Delegate effectively
• Complete paperwork including production reports and calculations

What This Job Offers

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