Responsible for the safe, quality, and proficient operation and understanding of machinery, equipment, and processes in the Production Department, including palletizers, wrapping machines, strappers, box machines, tumble packing, and hand packing.  Operation of molding equipment involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions in set patterns to attain high-quality production output. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow all established safety and quality policies and procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as trained during the various safety-related training programs.  Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors.  Properly uses all personal protective equipment.
• Know and practice safe and proper start-up and shutdown procedures for each machine.
• Perform quality assurance tests using appropriate measuring devices and basic math skills, and enters resultant data into the computer system, and has authority to stop production due to quality issues.
• Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent machine operation and product quality to meet customer specifications (i.e., bottle height, volumetric, top-load, visual defects, section weights, finish dimensions, etc.).
• Maintain standard production objectives through proper machine operation and recording production accurately.
• Must be able to communicate changes in the production schedule to operators and palletizers, e.g., countdown and color changes.
• Actively participate in Quality training and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) meetings to assist in continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Maintain housekeeping of all assigned areas.  This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and/or Production management.

Qualifications:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.   Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., technical or vocational education).
• 1 to 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift
• Forklift driver experience preferred.
• Ability to recognize and understand numbers, values, and enters this information into an on-line database accurately.  A strong mathematical ability is essential.
• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
• Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Ability to use a computer and related software efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move/lift/push/pull/stand on a continual basis.
• Must frequently squat/bend/kneel/reach/etc. to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Must also be able to climb stairs/ladders up to 15 feet high.
• This is a physically demanding job as outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Shifts Available:

12 hour Rotating Shift 6:55 PM to 7:00 AM

Pay:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.70, plus night shift differential.