Operator Manufacturing IV

CONA Services•Roanoke, VA

2d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Operator Manufacturing IV sets up, operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The role inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as needed to maintain quality specifications. It also assists with production equipment setup and operation, following established procedures and guidelines and adjusting machine settings to complete work accurately, to specification, and on time. The Operator Manufacturing IV serves as a peer leader for an assigned production line. The position may involve operating palletizing machines, stretch-wrap equipment, and a computerized pallet-tag machine; changing machines to accommodate different SKUs and package sizes; unloading palletized product or loading it directly into trailers using an RF tablet; and scanning and safely stacking product in warehouse bin locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Technical and mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting.
Ability to lead peers and interest in taking on greater leadership responsibility.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs., stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
Weekend work, including some holidays, is required as scheduled to support customer demand.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup and operation.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment; monitor operation; perform setup and changeovers; inspect parts; and make adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality and minimize unplanned stops.
Perform scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicate results with team members and support teams.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation activities on production equipment.
Train new associates and lead peers on a production line by communicating tasks and instructions to support quality and productivity.
Operate palletizing machines, potentially more than two, and change them over for different SKUs and package sizes, as needed.
Operate stretch-wrap equipment and a computerized pallet-tag machine, as needed.
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.