The Machine Operator is responsible for operating winders, adjusting, and packaging finished goods, conducting quality checks, handling scrap production and assisting in scrap reduction while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- oversee all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping on assigned lines.
- understand and able to operate at least 9 blown lines.
- perform regular quality checks and weight checks by reading and verifying work orders and skid plans.
- responsible for ensuring scrap goals for the department are met by cutting, separating scrap and refeeding.
- assist Maintenance Technicians during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- operate McGuires and process control units, monito production and adjusting setting settings as needed
- handle thread up and startup of machines, including during start up modes.
- package finished goods using labels, pallets, and trays to ensure the best cosmetic presentation.
- ensure adequate packaging and supplies for the next crew (at least two hours into the next shift).
- maintain thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
- assist in Training Packers.
- assist in giving breaks to other Packers on the lines.
- maintain housekeeping standards in the plant and department.
- interpret and adhere to production work orders.
- adhere to company policies and procedures.
- actively participate in the company’s policies, goals and objectives.
- communicate with Managers, Supervisors, and co-workers abut malfunctions, unsafe work conditions, and equipment problems.
- attend scheduled meetings.
- wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others.
- possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- be dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production.
- work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- safety commitment: takes reasonable care for their own health and safety
- safety commitment: takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others
- authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
- understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives
- requires overall knowledge and experience of extruders, recycling procedures and profiles of resins and their properties
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
