Production Line Machine Operator - Evening

Melaleuca • Idaho Falls, ID

242d • $18

About The Position

Melaleuca is looking for an outstanding Machine Operator to be part of our Manufacturing Team. The position involves setting up and operating machines used for putting products into tubes and bottles. The company has a strong mission statement focused on promoting wellness and has achieved consistent and profitable growth since its inception in 1985. With over 5,000 employees and operations in 19 countries, Melaleuca is positioned for rapid growth in the coming years.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs. consistently for eight (8) hours.
• Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide) for completing of reports, sheets, labels, etc.
• Manual dexterity (speed and accuracy) for such duties as spraying, sweeping, mopping, and toting.
• Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift.
• Visually read bottles, product, invoices and perform inspections, etc.
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects and people.
• Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) etc.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Basic Computer and typing skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a high pressure hose.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Hooks up vats or tanks.
• Prepares the tuber or filling lines for operation by adjusting table height, fill levels, heat setting, scissor-nozzle height, bottles, or tubes, and getting totes, preparing paperwork, adjusts capper and sealer and rails, etc.
• Cleans Video Jet head, checking placement of labels, stamp and rails.
• Operates the tuber or filling lines within quality standards by manually placing tubes and bottles or using an automatic machine, checking fill levels, batch code; boxing product, placing on a pallet, scraping vat as needed, filling hopper as needed with a bucket of product, cleaning buckets, filling tube loader with tubes, etc.
• Completes reports, labels, etc. with information (i.e., name of product, quantity, names of people, date, shift, etc.).
• Assists in training other associates as needed by showing proper procedures, answering questions, etc.
• Performs daily equipment maintenance and upkeep duties (i.e., mopping, cleaning, etc.).
• Inspects and maintains quality of product being produced based on requirements set.
• Enters data in Computer as needed.
• Performs various clean-up duties by disassembling the machine (i.e. taking down the valve body assembly, hopper or hose, injector assembly, valve piston, etc.), spraying and washing equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, etc.
• Ensures efficiency in change over/ work with maintenance.
• Overall cleanliness of machine and floor.
• Responsible for filling out daily shift check off list.
• Complete cleaning logs between jobs.
• Ensure components are used in lot sequence.

Benefits

• Great Starting Pay of $18.00 + $1.00 Shift Differential.
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.).
• Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment).
• First Pay Review After 6 Months.
• Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $90/month value - $1080/year).
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events.
• Healthy Work Life Balance.
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment.
• Opportunities to Promote.
• No Layoffs.
• Safe/All Natural Product Line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing