Machine Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (high school diploma or GED).
• At least six months on the requested asset.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to train other Machine Operators while maintaining their self-esteem.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Must be familiar with basic machine operations and willing to participate in training and receive frequent feedback.
• Must be able to safely and physically and visually navigate the production floor and assigned work areas, including areas with varying texture, temperature, and line of sight.
• For VSOP1 certification: complete the 90-day introductory period if a new hire, and complete asset training documentation, the On-the-Job Checklist, and the 15 Day Run form.
• For VSOP2 certification: complete asset training documentation, the On-the-Job Checklist, and the 15 Day Run form.
• For SMT eligibility: be VSOP1-certified or above on the designated asset; have no active written warnings on file, excluding written attendance; have fewer than 8 attendance points at application; and complete 10 hours of SMT training within 6 months of becoming an SMT.
• To remain eligible as an SMT: receive no final performance or attendance warnings after accepting the position and maintain fewer than 8 attendance points.

Nice To Haves

• Machine operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production results for the assigned Value Stream and meet objectives for safety, quality, service, OEE, waste, and continuous improvement.
• Tend one or more machines performing wet-wipe converting or packaging functions, including splicing, converting, wrapping, lid application, and palletizing.
• Make functional machine adjustments with assistance so products meet specifications and quality attributes.
• Operate machines and perform necessary duties to meet manufacturing and quality targets.
• Detect, record, and report defective materials, finished goods, or questionable conditions to the Production Coordinator and Quality Assurance.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with prescribed safety and cGMP regulations.
• Follow the changeover checklist and perform assigned-asset changeovers within required time constraints, with assistance.
• Accept feedback and assistance, work effectively with operators and support departments, and provide help to others as needed.
• For VSOP1 certification, perform basic troubleshooting, identify problems and continuous-improvement opportunities, and train or job-shadow less-skilled operators on basic functions.
• For VSOP2 certification, perform prescribed preventive maintenance and machine setups, conduct advanced troubleshooting, and coach others.
• As a Subject Matter Trainer, train new associates, support continuous improvement and 5S, ensure current VMSs and training folders are available, maintain and sign off training documents, assist with 15-, 30-, and 45-day progress reports, and lead in the assigned SMT area with the Process Engineer group.