Pouch Operator - 2nd Shift

Kendall Packaging Corporation•Jefferson, WI

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Shift Supervision, the Pouch Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the pouch machine to create pouching bags from slit material while meeting delivery requirements and quality standards to customer specifications. This role involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring the quality and efficiency of pouch production.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic math and and measurement skills (add, subtract, fractions, decimals, percentages).
Ability to read and interpret work instructions and job specifications.
Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations.
Willingness to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Comfortable working near machinery and with chemicals in a loud production setting.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to walk and reach above shoulders.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or hear.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

3 to 12 months of related experience in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
Experience operating a pouch machine, forklift, hoists, or other material handling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine which jobs are to be run based on production release reports and customer delivery requirements. Review job information packets.
Set up machine, ensuring proper operation. Bring rolls to machine, thread film, ensuring accurate machine settings, rewind, footage, cores and blade sizes.
Observe flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding, ensuring specifications are correct.
Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, and containers are available and accessible as well as having proper documentation such as part numbers, weights, and dates.
Ensure that the machine is producing quality products by conducting periodic checks for output.
Effectively communicate with customers, CSR’s, sales, scheduling, and plant staff related to pouching technology, capabilities, and processes as needed.
Provide guidance to pouch packing personnel.
Make certain all documentation and reporting is complete and accurate.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Adhere to the GMP Policy.