Packaging Operator, Grade 2 (1st Shift: Mon to Thurs 4:30AM-3PM)

Shurtape Technologies•Avon, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator, Grade 2 operates one or more complex rewinding, converting, coating, and/or slitting machines. The role directs the work center team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. This position is based at the Avon, Ohio facility and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The operator performs machine setups and changeovers, operates and troubleshoots equipment, follows production schedules and procedures, and supports safe and efficient work practices. The role includes coordinating team members, monitoring production and material quality, completing production records, and packaging and labeling finished goods. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment focused on safety, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Complete manufacturing formal training specific to assigned work centers.
Ability to perform multiple, sometimes complex, tasks.
Effective math skills.
Professional attitude toward work and coworkers.
Punctuality and dependability, including arriving for work, reporting for overtime, and managing break times.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing throughout the workday, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and lifting frequently, and working around dust.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform complex machine setups and changeovers and operate assigned equipment efficiently.
Direct work center team members to support safety, quality, and productivity goals; communicate hourly production goals and balance the line to eliminate bottlenecks.
Perform basic machine troubleshooting and ensure assigned equipment is operating safely and properly.
Communicate production barriers and work order discrepancies to the Shift Manager and Team Leads.
Follow production schedules, standard operating procedures, work order instructions, and company policies and procedures.
Confirm component accuracy against the Bill of Material and calculate standard production requirements from work orders.
Set machines to run at speeds that support production goal attainment.
Support safety, housekeeping, 5S, and preventive maintenance initiatives; use required personal protective equipment and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Notify appropriate leaders or departments promptly about safety issues, defective materials, quality concerns, or material shortages.
Instruct fellow and new team members on safe machine operation, hazards, and work center safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Inspect raw material visually during production for defects.
Complete work center documents and production metric boards accurately and on time.
Pack finished products in the correct quantity and orientation and ensure finished goods are labeled accurately.
Complete Supplier Quality Cost Recovery Forms as needed for chargebacks.
Accurately count and label partial putaways to maintain inventory accuracy.
Perform special projects assigned by the Manufacturing Shift Manager.
Promote communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.