Production Inventory Technician I

Silgan Containers•Kingsport, TN

18h

About The Position

Summary: The PIT is responsible for safely performing all duties and actions associated with the production processes for quality inspection, packaging, labeling, verification, documentation and moving of manufactured product and raw materials within the facility. This involves the various duties of final packaging, staging and storage of finished goods and raw materials. The PIT employee is responsible for setting up and operating packaging and labeling equipment, making minor repairs and adjusting machine settings to specifications. Duties: Work with the Process Technician to startup/shutdown of equipment within the Production Department Inspects product for various molding defects and color uniformity per standard work instructions Utilize Input Based Monitoring (IBM) and/or tablets for documentation of quality checks and monitoring of product weight using a scale Utilize tablet/computer for work instruction and basic documentation Complete Operator Communication Tally Sheets to document traceability Hand truck operation for movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility Identify and address safety related concerns Complies with GMP, Food Safety and HACCP programs Loads, adjusts and repairs boxes, bags and tape operation on machines Have a general knowledge of quick fixes and light troubleshooting of common machine issues Loads and adjusts carton label printers Maintain proper conveyance operation Operate printers, labeling machines and foam/foil inserters as necessary Troubleshoot basic molding machine issues and perform basic preventative maintenance Perform proper line clearance as necessary Follow documented escalation procedures Records production and scrap output utilizing appropriate forms/database Assist teammates of the PIT crew wherever needed Communicate with team and shift supervisor General housekeeping including end-of-shift “Trust Walk” All other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Current driver's license
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, checklists, operating instructions, and computer screens.
Ability to speak English effectively with all team members and supervisors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Skilled with hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, Allen wrenches, screw drivers and other small hand tools.
Able to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical problems as well as identify mechanical wear or functional issues with equipment.
Basic mechanical aptitude and capable of observing machine functions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of ProTraQ.
Must be comfortable with wirelessly connected handheld devices (scanners, tablets, key fobs).
Ability to navigate and use windows and internet-based applications (T-cars, robot controls, conveyor controls).
Basic computer skills.
Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 45-degree angle
Standing for up to 12 hours per day
Ability to push, pull, or drag empty pallets weighing approximately 60 lbs from the staging area to warehouse
Pulling or pushing a hand jack carrying loads up to 500 lbs.
Ability to transport, if necessary, a box of product weighing up to 27 lbs for a short distance

Responsibilities

Work with the Process Technician to startup/shutdown of equipment within the Production Department
Inspects product for various molding defects and color uniformity per standard work instructions
Utilize Input Based Monitoring (IBM) and/or tablets for documentation of quality checks and monitoring of product weight using a scale
Utilize tablet/computer for work instruction and basic documentation
Complete Operator Communication Tally Sheets to document traceability
Hand truck operation for movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
Identify and address safety related concerns
Complies with GMP, Food Safety and HACCP programs
Loads, adjusts and repairs boxes, bags and tape operation on machines
Have a general knowledge of quick fixes and light troubleshooting of common machine issues
Loads and adjusts carton label printers
Maintain proper conveyance operation
Operate printers, labeling machines and foam/foil inserters as necessary
Troubleshoot basic molding machine issues and perform basic preventative maintenance
Perform proper line clearance as necessary
Follow documented escalation procedures
Records production and scrap output utilizing appropriate forms/database
Assist teammates of the PIT crew wherever needed
Communicate with team and shift supervisor
General housekeeping including end-of-shift “Trust Walk”
All other duties as assigned