Production Operator-IA

PHOENIX CLOSURES•Davenport, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating lining and molding auxiliary equipment as assigned by a rotation schedule or supervisor. The role involves performing order and material changes, as well as start-ups and shut-downs for lining machines and molding machines. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written English.
Mechanical aptitude required.

Nice To Haves

Backup: Off Shift Production Operator, Mold Technician
Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis.

Responsibilities

Identifies issues and troubleshoots machines to produce quality parts safely.
Notifies mold tech, shift lead, or shift supervisor of molding machine irregularities.
Performs order changes and enters startup and shutdown information into the DelmiaWorks system.
Enters all downtime reason codes into the ERP for tracking.
Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements.
Samples and visually inspects production every 30 minutes, documents quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering a process correction (PCR).
Prepares for color changes and notifies mold tech, lead, or supervisor when a color change is needed.
Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
Checks material quality and calls for more materials if necessary.
Checks that all machine sensors, cap-guides, and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO).
Informs supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., cleans filters, and performs scheduled sanitation duties.
Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers.
Segregates, inspects, and sorts scrap material.
Relieves Production Operators and Mold Techs during breaks.
Acts as backup for Production Operators and Mold Techs on other shifts, covering absences/vacations on a volunteer basis.
Follows all GMP guidelines.
Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
Completes all necessary documentation for assigned machines and follows manufacturing Work Orders (BOM).
Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection if parts are good.
Performs any other duties assigned by Supervision/Management.
Attends Green Area Meetings.
Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons.
Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for the position.