Operator Manufacturing III

CONA Services•Roanoke, VA

4d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Manufacturing III sets up, operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The role includes inspecting parts and making adjustments or tool changes as needed to meet quality specifications. The operator also assists with setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, adjusting machine settings to complete work accurately and on time. The position may involve operating palletizing machines, a stretch-wrap machine, and a computerized pallet-tag machine; unloading product from palletizing machines or loading it directly into trailers using an RF tablet; and scanning and safely stacking product in warehouse bin locations. The work takes place in a noisy, wet environment with seasonal temperature extremes. Equipment noise is elevated, so hearing protection is required. The schedule is 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on an alternating 2-2-3 schedule, with weekend work and some holidays required as scheduled to support customer demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to up to three years of work experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous-improvement environment.
Technical and mechanical aptitude for basic initial troubleshooting.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
Ability to work weekends and some holidays as scheduled.
Use hearing protection in an elevated-noise environment.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup and operation.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment; monitor equipment during operation; perform setup and changeovers; inspect parts; and make adjustments or tool changes to meet quality specifications and support efficient production with minimal unplanned stops.
Perform scheduled quality assurance tests in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate results to team members and support teams.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation on production equipment.
May operate one or two palletizing machines and change them over for different SKUs and package sizes.
May operate the stretch-wrap machine and computerized pallet-tag machine.
Unload product from palletizing machines or load product directly into trailers using an RF tablet.
Scan product while safely stacking it in warehouse bin locations.