Production Operator II- Night Shift

Niagara Water•Byhalia, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes and responsible for day to day operations associated with the production lines. This role is responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable. The Production Operator II is also responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report and Carton Top Load Report. They must maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms. This role also involves managing raw materials to ensure continuous smooth running of equipment and operation, maintaining quality requirements in accordance with company standards, and recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately. The Production Operator II must be able to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required. They will also troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary. A strong understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system is required, along with comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put. Clear and concise communication of issues is essential. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. This position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
0 Year - Experience managing people/projects
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable.
Ability to perform minor adjustments to production equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report and Carton Top Load Report.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms. Bale plastic, cardboard and contaminated bottles when needed; grind bottles when needed.
Raw materials: keep bottle caps, labels, cartons, trays, tray and pallet wraps (plastic rolls), pallet glue for hot melt tanks, slip sheets, etc. in adequate amounts to ensure continuous smooth running of equipment and operation.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out hourly inspection sheets based on overall production quality.
Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.
Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
Understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system.
Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put.
Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities