Operator Manufacturing III - 1st Shift

CONA Services•Charlotte, NC

1d•$21 - $23

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 maintain quality specifications. The Operator also assists with setting up and operating production equipment according to established procedures and guidelines, adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately and on time. The position may involve operating palletizing machines, a stretch-wrap machine, and a computerized pallet-tag machine. Duties can also include unloading products from palletizing machines or loading them directly into trailers with an RF tablet, then scanning and safely stacking products in warehouse bin locations. The work takes place in a noisy, wet environment with seasonal and extreme temperatures. Hearing protection is required due to elevated equipment noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and follow standardized work and safe work practices.
Technical and mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs., stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
Ability to use hearing protection in an environment with elevated equipment noise.
Availability for weekend work and some holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup and operation.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment; monitor operations; perform setups 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 one or two palletizing machines and change them over for different SKUs and package sizes.
May operate a stretch-wrap machine and computerized pallet-tag machine.
Unload products from palletizing machines or load products directly into trailers using an RF tablet.
Scan products while safely stacking them in warehouse bin locations.
Follow standardized work and safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
Work weekends and some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand.