Production Operator
About The Position
The Production Operator maximizes production of quality products in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner on assigned equipment and processes. The operator also serves as the crew leader for support personnel assigned to their production line. The role is responsible for production quality and effectiveness, including minimizing downtime and avoiding unnecessary delays. It involves following job-order instructions and standard procedures, assisting with equipment set-ups and changeovers, troubleshooting production and quality problems, conducting inspections and tests, documenting results and corrective actions, and monitoring production and materials. The operator also oversees housekeeping and cleaning of assigned equipment and work areas, and ensures that guards and safety devices are in place and functioning.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Math skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them effectively.
- Normal color vision.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; cartons typically weigh 10–25 pounds.
- Ability to read 5- or 6-point font.
Responsibilities
- Comply with information and special instructions in job orders, obtain first-piece approvals, and follow standard procedures for routine tasks.
- Assist supervisors with set-ups and changeovers on production equipment as assigned.
- Troubleshoot and adjust production processes to correct problems and quality defects, and record corrective actions taken.
- Perform inspections and tests according to procedures and record results on data collection sheets, forms, and logs as instructed.
- Maintain responsibility for daily-use hand tools and special tools, ensuring they are clean and safe.
- Monitor production to avoid under-runs and overruns, and report production, spoilage, labor, and materials used during the shift.
- Oversee housekeeping and cleaning of assigned equipment, work areas, and production materials.
- Ensure guards, doors, and safety devices are functional and in place during operation; promptly report problems the operator cannot correct.
- Maintain production quality and effectiveness by minimizing downtime and avoiding unnecessary delays.
- Assist the supervisor in training carton packers, box handlers, and operator trainees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
