Operator Associate

Novolex•Corsicana, TX

9d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Operator Associate operates assigned machines at the required rate, monitors machinery and bagging equipment for quality and efficiency, and performs machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to maintain production. The role includes machine maintenance, material-handling tasks, quality checks, production recordkeeping, housekeeping, and communication with supervisors and coworkers. The position is listed for the Foam, C Shift operation in Corsicana, Texas, with hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance or mechanical experience.
Demonstrated mechanical experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic math proficiency.
Ability to use tools as required.
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
Manual dexterity.
Hand/eye coordination.
Analytical skills.
Ability to maintain detailed records at the prescribed frequency.
Math skills, including using calculators to determine and record production data.
Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine-operation issues.
Understanding of production measurement tools such as levels.
Knowledge of product quality standards.
Knowledge of the principles of thermoforming machines.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned machines at the required rate.
Start and stop machines.
Perform maintenance tasks, including changing hoses, valves, molds, and machine parts.
Continuously monitor machinery and bagging equipment operations for quality and efficiency.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and make adjustments to correct problems and maintain run rates.
Make line adjustments to maintain or improve product quality.
Maintain established run efficiencies for the line and products.
Perform quality checks at prescribed intervals.
Perform material tasks related to the pre-expansion area.
Perform tasks related to baggers and automation.
Complete required paperwork, including Operator Reports and Quality Checks.
Promptly communicate issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiencies to a supervisor.
Maintain housekeeping around the assigned line.
Follow company safety procedures and policies.
Assist other operators.
Communicate production information in writing and verbally.
Perform other assigned duties.