Production Operator III M4

CONA Services•Tillmans Corner, AL

32d

About The Position

The Production Operator III produces quality product by operating continuous-motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment efficiently and safely. The role also has the ability to lead a production work team. The operator performs intermediate equipment troubleshooting, product and package changeovers, and works across multiple package platforms. The position requires maintaining quality, safety, and cleanliness standards and communicating equipment issues to maintenance personnel.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
High school diploma or GED, or 12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance in accordance with company guidelines.
Ability to maintain the safety and security of company assets.
Ability to use company-provided resources and technology.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.
Effective leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with all functional team members and independently.
Ability to maintain quality standards and communicate effectively.
Wear required personal protective equipment; safety-toed shoes are required for specified equipment and product-handling tasks.
Physical requirements include continuous standing and PPE/special clothing use; frequent walking and noise exposure; occasional stair climbing and typing; and limited sitting, bending, kneeling/squatting, crawling, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, fine manipulation, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and exposure to water, chemicals, and weather.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment and perform intermediate troubleshooting.
Identify and resolve line bottlenecks and communicate equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
Perform product changeovers without assistance.
Perform package changeovers without assistance on multiple pieces of equipment.
Operate equipment on multiple package platforms.
Communicate effectively using radio devices in the shop.
Prepare quality check sheets and conduct pre-production checklists.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO GMP standards.
Use shop-floor data management systems proficiently and effectively.
Lead the production work team as needed.
Comply with the company’s Personal Protective Equipment Program and safety policies.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation, increasing with successive years of service up to five weeks.
Medical coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term disability.
Sick days for eligible employees.
Retirement plan through Southern States Savings & Retirement Plan Trust Fund.
401(k) savings plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on items and services including cell phones, event tickets, gym memberships, car buying, hotels, car rentals, and technology.
Paid weekly.
Home every night.
On-the-job training, learning, and opportunities for career advancement.