Material Handler 7p-7a Westlake

Genpak LLC•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler operates any of six Thermoformers, generally without assistance, and produces quality product within defined specifications. The role includes starting up and shutting down machines, recognizing and reporting machine or heating/cooling issues, making needed adjustments, performing quality checks, changing rolls, and recording machine readings. The employee completes required documentation, including first-piece inspections and production logs, and stocks and uses appropriate packaging materials. The position works under the shift supervisor, with final approval by the production manager. The Thermoforming Operator is responsible for following facility safety rules and procedures, using required PPE, reporting hazards and incidents, and helping maintain a safe workplace. Work takes place in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment and involves exposure to varying weather and conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and forklift traffic.

Requirements

Ability to learn and operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
Ability to recognize machine problems and make adjustments as needed.
Ability to perform quality checks and distinguish good from bad quality.
Ability to complete first-piece inspection and production log paperwork accurately.
Ability to collect and interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to use a fire extinguisher.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compliance with facility safety rules and use of required PPE.
Powered Industrial Truck Certificate; training and licensing provided in-house.
Lockout/Tagout certification; training and licensing provided in-house.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate all six Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
Recognize heating and cooling problems on machines and report issues immediately.
Start up and shut down all Thermoformers without assistance.
Recognize and make machine adjustments as needed.
Check oilers on the trim press and Thermoformers at the start of the shift and refill as needed.
Perform roll changes while minimizing scrap.
Use micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
Read instrumentation gauges and record heat readings for each machine.
Perform per-roll quality checks for burning, cold cracking, and registration.
Learn and use the proper boxes or poly bags for each product type.
Stock boxes, poly bags, and foam rolls at the beginning of production runs.
Produce product with the correct width, gauge, and weight.
Use a fire extinguisher.
Complete required paperwork accurately, including first-piece inspections and production logs.
Get assistance to resolve issues and return machines to operation.
Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of product quality and distinguish good from bad quality.
Keep all areas free of debris.
Identify machine or material problems by collecting and interpreting data, apply troubleshooting techniques, and seek help when needed.
Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Comply with facility safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Report unsafe practices and conditions to the supervisor and communicate persistent safety violations to management.
Help maintain floor safety by intervening when fellow employees engage in unsafe or rule-violating activities.
Wear required PPE properly and report defective PPE.
Report near misses, accidents, injuries, and musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.