Utility Operator

American Packaging Corporation•DeForest, WI

About The Position

The Utility Operator assists in the daily operations of the Finishing Department at American Packaging Corporation’s DeForest location. The role supports production machinery operations, quality monitoring, production and waste controls, housekeeping, sanitation, and compliance with customer specifications and plant safety requirements. The position is on the 3rd shift and requires availability for scheduled shifts and required overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly standing, using hands to handle or feel objects, and talking or hearing; occasional walking and reaching; and potentially lifting up to 50 pounds, subject to department-specific job hazard analysis restrictions.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in training and actively practice the fundamentals of the STOP Safety Program.
Retrieve setup information, specifications, and guidelines, and follow the instructions on the job jacket.
Assist with assigned production machinery safely and efficiently while monitoring quality, production, and waste in accordance with customer specifications.
Keep the immediate work area and other assigned work areas free of clutter and debris.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties safely using required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
Monitor quality requirements according to company procedures and specifications, and complete required quality-check sheets.
Participate in safety programs and complete required safety observations.
Understand and follow plant safety rules.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings, including continuous quality improvement, safety, special-project, and departmental meetings.
Work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
Train new employees as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.