Production Operator
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: To operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform order and material changes and lining machine start-ups/shut-downs. To properly perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Identifies issues, troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts, safely. Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities. Performs order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system. Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking. Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements. Samples and visually inspects production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering process correction (PCR). Prepares for color changes; notifies mold tech, lead or supervisor when 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., clean filters, scheduled sanitation duties. Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers. Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material. Relieves Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks. Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis. Follows all GMP guidelines. Adheres to all safety rules and procedures. Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM). Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good. Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.
Requirements
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal and written English
- Mechanical aptitude required
Responsibilities
- Operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment
- Perform order and material changes
- Perform lining machine start-ups/shut-downs
- Perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines
- Identify issues, troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts, safely
- Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities
- Perform order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system
- Enter all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking
- Verify raw materials comply with work requirements
- Sample and visually inspect production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering process correction (PCR)
- Prepare for color changes; notifies mold tech, lead or supervisor when color change is needed
- Inform supervisor/lead of substandard production quality
- Check material quality and calls for more materials if necessary
- Check that all machine sensors, cap-guides and adjustable conveyors are operating properly
- Inform supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO)
- Inform supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard
- Clean machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filters, scheduled sanitation duties
- Fill and empty color and virgin hoppers
- Segregate, inspect and sort scrap material
- Relieve Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks
- Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis
- Follow all GMP guidelines
- Adhere to all safety rules and procedures
- Complete all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM)
- Reintroduce rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management
- Attend Green Area Meetings
- Follow all Food Safety related policies and procedures
- Follow all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions
- Sort through and visually inspect rejected cartons
- Finish appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
