Operator Manufacturing III - 3rd Shift

CONA Services•Nashville, TN

3d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Operator Manufacturing III sets up, operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on assigned production 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 running production equipment in accordance with established procedures, 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; changing equipment for different SKUs and package sizes; unloading product 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One 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, including some scheduled holidays, to support customer demand.
Use hearing protection in an environment with elevated equipment noise.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup and operation.
Operate and monitor multiple machines; perform setup and changeovers; inspect parts; and make adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality and minimize unplanned stops.
Perform scheduled quality assurance tests in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate results with team members and support teams.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation activities on production equipment.
May operate palletizing machines and change them over for different SKUs and package sizes.
May operate a 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 and safely stack it in warehouse bin locations.