Packaging Technical Process Operator

Clorox • Amherst, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Process Operator (Packaging Dept.) role is to control, operate, and maintain multiple pieces of high-speed packaging equipment. Safely and efficiently conduct changeovers. Troubleshoot process and equipment problems and performs machine adjustments which directly affect quality, output, and scrap levels. Performs all tasks in a safe manner and report all potential safety hazards to the plant safety manager, and/or management. Monitor equipment and process conditions and works to ensure that quality and efficiency standards are consistently maintained. May perform and/or lead others in equipment inspection, maintenance, and improvement projects. Responsible for the department’s success in Safety, Quality, Cost, OEE and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One year manufacturing experience
• Ability to understand instructions, work procedures, reason and make judgments, problem solve, plan, coordinate, and direct own work while coping with a variety of duties and expectations.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, for up to 7 consecutive days.
• Ability to work occasional mandatory overtime shifts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly (oral and written) with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform effectively under stressful conditions, prioritizing job duties while working with team members.
• Ability to work occasionally at multiple-story elevations.
• Ability to problem solve, making decisions quickly without direct supervision.
• Ability to tolerate sustained standing/walking up to 10 hours a day, for up to 7 consecutive days.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting.
• Ability to tolerate kneeling/crawling/work in small spaces.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to non-weather-related hot temperatures.
• Ability to use coordination and dexterity in fingers while wearing protective gloves.
• Ability to frequently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to reach to floor level, overhead and forward to work on machines.

Responsibilities

• Frequently perform required quality checks on finished products through specified and detailed quality control procedures each shift.
• Process scrap materials using specified procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and complete some minor mechanical repairs.
• Perform routine and unique mechanical and maintenance tasks to remove debris/deposits from equipment and parts.
• Remove/replace/adjust various pieces of equipment using hand tools.
• Shut down, clip/lock-out and clear jams manually or with the assistance of tools and restart equipment.
• Enter quality and production data into computer systems.
• Manually operate packaging equipment, including occasional hand stacking of cartons and cases of finished products onto pallets or staging platforms.
• Conduct equipment set-up changes through removing, modifying, adjusting, and/or installing parts.
• Perform process changes or adjustments to ensure the production of high-quality finished products.
• Keep raw materials, commodities, cartons, cases, and glue stocked during production periods.
• Perform daily and other periodic housekeeping and work area organization tasks.
• Maintain and update departmental equipment and production performance metrics and reports.
• Communicate daily with peers and managers on departmental performance and issues as it relates to safety, quality, production, and other departmental metrics and resource needs.
• May be required to perform team coordination activities related to team safety, quality, production scheduling or other core business functions.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.
• Complete other routine and unique tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED