Production Operator: Nights

Silver King Beverage Company•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery involved in the production of aluminum cans while adhering to safety, quality, and production standards. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities. The operator will learn basic and advanced skills, gain an understanding of the total process flow, and must possess basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. A high school diploma or equivalent, or two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Proven experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal packaging or can making industry, is also necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal packaging or can making industry.
Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently stand, walk, bend and twist, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel.
Requires repetitive movement with frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls and hand-eye coordination.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus regularly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the can making industry.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor equipment such as can forming machines, presses, trimmers, liners, and other machinery involved in the can making process.
Inspect finished cans for defects, ensure proper dimensions, and perform quality checks to maintain product quality standards.
Handle raw materials required for can production. Load materials onto machines and monitor material supply throughout the production process.
Set up machines according to production requirements, adjust settings as needed, and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Assist maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance tasks, cleaning equipment, and conducting minor repairs as needed.
Optimize machine performance, minimize waste, and maximize production output while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
Adhere to safety protocols, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
Maintain production records, log equipment downtime, report quality issues, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Maintain 5S principles and ensure optimal area cleanliness and housekeeping standards are consistently met to uphold a safe and organized work environment.
Complete daily housekeeping assignments to maintain a clean and organized work environment, contributing to continuous safety and quality improvement efforts.
Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.