Production Operator-IA

Phoenix Closures•Davenport, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator position is a full-time role responsible for operating lining and molding auxiliary equipment. This includes performing order and material changes, as well as machine start-ups and shut-downs. The role requires identifying and troubleshooting machine issues to ensure quality parts are produced safely. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written English.
Mechanical aptitude required.

Nice To Haves

Backup: Off Shift Production Operator, Mold Technician
Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position

Responsibilities

Operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor.
Properly perform order and material changes and lining machine start-ups/shut-downs.
Properly perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines.
Identify issues and troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts safely.
Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities.
Enter startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system for order changes.
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 place product on hold by entering process correction (PCR).
Prepare for color changes; notify mold tech, lead or supervisor when color change is needed.
Inform supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
Check material quality and call 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 fill 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, and perform scheduled sanitation duties.
Fill and empty color and virgin hoppers.
Segregate, inspect and sort scrap material.
Relieve Production Operators and Mold Techs during breaks.
Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; cover 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.
Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions.
Sort through and visually inspect rejected cartons.
Complete appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position.