Machine Operator

Machine Operator

12 hour shift schedule (2,2,3 Rotation)

Operates various forming, folded carton, slitting, die cutting, and printing equipment to produce quality finished product to manufacturing specifications. 

Description of Major Responsibilities

•            Observe all Huhtamaki safety rules and use safe working methods and procedures at all times to avoid injury, injury to co-workers, or damage to company property.  Perform job requirements safely, within specified or shortest time possible, at lowest cost and with minimum waste. 

•            Perform minor machine and equipment maintenance

•            Clear jams using safe work procedures.

•            Lift raw materials as needed to feed equipment

•            Inspect product throughout forming process; recognize product quality issues and reports to Supervisor or Team Leader.

•            Interpret Shop packet details and instructions.

•            Provide relief for other Production Packers and Operators.

•            Maintain department cleanliness standards.

•            Operate Material handling equipment.

•            Participate in various CI events.

•            Participate in AIB Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs.  Provide plant housekeeping support.

•            Provide Supervisor and/or Team Leader data for periodic maintenance work.

Physical Requirements

Employee works in a manufacturing environment.  Requires prolonged standing (90%) with occasional walking (10%).  Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling.  Incumbent will lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 40 lbs. occasionally.  Requires reaching at, above and below shoulder level.

Qualifications

•            Requires basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent

•            The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and the ability to communicate effectively with others.   Requires near/far acuity and color vision.

•            Basic mechanical aptitude and high volume production experience a plus.

•            Must be able to work with little supervision.

“EO/AA Employer/Disabled/Veterans.” 

This is to fill in for business needs increase which has been approved by Steven Dendy for several positions which include machine operators, packers, Roll tenders, flexo leads.

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