Production Operator - Weekend Shift

Carboline•Brooklyn Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator operates, monitors, and adjusts filling and packaging equipment to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. The role includes basic maintenance, efficient equipment changeovers, and maintaining accurate production records. The position is full-time and pays $21 per hour, with a 36-hour work schedule and pay equivalent to 40 hours per week. The shift runs Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and work is performed in person. The operator reviews production orders, configures and runs equipment, monitors product quality and operating conditions, responds to malfunctions, and handles materials and packaging supplies. The role also requires following operating procedures, quality-control processes, safety procedures, and company policies, while communicating with supervisors and coworkers and maintaining reliable attendance.

Requirements

1–3 years of related experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read and understand meters, scales, and electronic readouts.
Ability to enter computer data.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to solve problems in a team environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Knowledge of English-language structure, content, meaning, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills in operation monitoring, quality-control analysis, operation and control, monitoring, critical thinking, troubleshooting, coordination, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Review job orders for quantities, production times, stock specifications, bills of materials, and SKU sequences.
Set and adjust equipment speed, temperature, product flow, positions, and tolerances.
Operate equipment efficiently to meet quality and output requirements.
Monitor filling equipment, maintain specified operating levels, detect malfunctions, and make adjustments as needed.
Stop machines when malfunctions occur, clear jams, and report unresolved problems to the appropriate personnel.
Change over or adjust equipment using controls and hand tools to improve performance and quality.
Inspect products for quality, packaging accuracy, specification compliance, and external defects.
Secure finished packaged items using methods such as gluing, stapling, wrapping, taping, or attaching fasteners.
Load and unload materials, products, and packaging from machines, containers, conveyors, and conveyances.
Perform required Total Productive Maintenance and record information such as weight, count, time, scrap, and packaging date when required.
Stock and sort products and replenish packaging supplies to meet shift requirements.
Take responsibility for equipment performance, efficient changeovers, operation, and preventive maintenance.
Maintain accurate counts of labels used and scrapped and complete appropriate inventory transactions.
Communicate information to supervisors and coworkers in writing or in person.
Learn manual tasks performed within the department and perform assigned work according to operating procedures and quality-control processes.
Follow safety procedures and company policies, uphold quality principles, participate in quality activities, and treat people with dignity and respect.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.