Production Operator

Faygo•Detroit, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The production Operator role will involve set up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications, and regular communication with production personnel and supervisors and the completion of required paperwork.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
Must be 18 years or older.
Favorable background and drug test.
Able and willing to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling / canning experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Turns on all support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
Must do visual inspections and complete documentation during the run to insure defect free work
Load corrugate, labels, bottles/cans, glue, carriers etc... in appropriate machines
Performs minor package change-overs on equipment as required, as well as change- over to proper raw material.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment with regards to cleaning and clearing them of debris and materials.
Assist line mechanics in machinery repair or other tasks as/if needed.
Must ensure that all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run. Air is on, all conveyors are on.
Must do visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and the graphics on the box/tray are acceptable.
Watch flow of materials, e. Cans/bottles/boxes/trays, etc... into appropriate machine. Clear jams if necessary.
Must ensure proper coding is on the bottle, cans, boxes/trays, and if applicable the graphics are acceptable.
Must ensure closures and lids are properly applied.
Verify flavor and size according to schedule.
Report any major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
Monitor the machine while running and check to see that all bottles and cans are packed into the box correctly.
Fill glue pots as necessary.
Verify case code is correct as scheduled.
Clear your machine of all products at end of each run and at the end of your shift.
Must follow the work rules at all times.
Responsible to report any quality issue to the Lead person, QA Technician and/or Manager.
Assist in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
Keep work area clean at all times.
Shut down all equipment at end of shift if line is going down for the day.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.