PET Douglas Operator-Night Shift

Bowman Andros Products•Mount Jackson, VA

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The PET Douglas Operator monitors product flow, packaging, and sealing materials as containers move through the Douglas machine, sealer, and conveyor. The operator manually loads packaging materials onto the feed belt; monitors product flow and tray codes against specification sheets; and helps ensure continuous, efficient production that meets customer specifications. The role is based on the production floor and involves operating and monitoring packaging equipment, inspecting product and materials, recording quality checks, and coordinating with other production teammates.

Requirements

Basic math, reading, writing, and literacy skills.
Ability to identify machine and work-center stop buttons, guards, belts, hoods, doors, and safety warnings.
Previous experience, aptitude, or willingness to perform hands-on mechanical troubleshooting.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Wear personal protective equipment correctly at all times in the Production Area.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
Ability to safely use sharp instruments, hand and mechanical tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, and a non-powered pallet jack.
Ability to safely use a hot glue gun and replace glue sticks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to regularly lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 70 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, see, talk, hear, lift, climb, bend, stoop, and crouch, including standing for up to 12 hours with breaks.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor the Douglas machine as it folds packaging trays, inserts product, and seals cartons on individual product containers.
Ensure cartons match customer specifications.
Monitor containers for leaks or damage as they move through the machine and along the conveyor.
Load packaging materials into the feeder, maintaining proper orientation and continuous, smooth machine operation.
Check that date and code markings are correct, legible, and compliant with customer, quality, legal, and SOP requirements.
Remove and discard damaged, mis-coded, leaking, or inadequate materials and products when necessary, and determine whether damaged cartons can be reworked.
Record hourly checks for labels, leaking or dented cups, codes, and film.
Load the shrink wrapper and load and operate the sticker machine.
Coordinate with the Supervisor and Production Materials Handlers to replenish shrink wrap as needed.
Start and stop the Douglas machine and conveyors to coordinate packaging operations with other points on the production line.
Monitor system codes to identify stoppage causes and make minor machine adjustments during jams.
Communicate with other operators about stoppages and changeovers and coordinate with forklift drivers to maintain product flow.
Communicate major repair issues to the Supervisor and Maintenance.
Manually stack empty pallets for removal.
Maintain continuous, efficient machine operation and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as needed.