Production Operator: Night Shift
About The Position
The Production Operator operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains can-making machinery to support efficient aluminum can production while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position works a rotating night-shift schedule of 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, four days on and four days off. The operator handles production materials; sets up and adjusts machinery; monitors equipment and product quality; and responds to equipment issues to minimize downtime. The role also involves supporting routine maintenance and minor repairs, maintaining production records, and keeping the work area clean and organized in accordance with 5S principles. The position is responsible for notifying management of actual or potential food safety issues and is empowered to address food safety issues within the scope of the role. If the position is vacant for a significant period, responsibility for its food safety and quality tasks shifts to the direct manager or a qualified designee.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; or two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to regularly talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, and kneel; and regularly perform fingering, grasping, and feeling involving repetitive hand use and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a machine operator in the metal packaging or can-making industry.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor can-forming machines, presses, trimmers, liners, and other can-making machinery.
- Inspect finished cans for defects and dimensions, and perform quality checks.
- Handle raw materials, load them onto machines, and monitor material supply during production.
- Set up machines to production requirements, adjust settings, and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist maintenance technicians with routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, and minor repairs as needed.
- Optimize machine performance, minimize waste, and maximize production output while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain production records, log equipment downtime, report quality issues, and communicate with supervisors and team members.
- Maintain 5S principles, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards in the work area.
- Complete daily housekeeping assignments and contribute to continuous safety and quality improvement efforts.
- Notify management of actual or potential food safety issues and act to resolve issues within the scope of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
