Operator

About the Role

The Production Operator plays a key role in identifying performance issues and actively contributes to problem resolution and the continuous improvement of plant performance. This role involves strict adherence to prescribed equipment operating parameters, closely monitoring process equipment performance, and taking action to reduce efficiency and/or material losses.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks, including operating packaging equipment and periodically providing relief for other operators.
• Report and identify any problems on the production line.
• Utilize computer terminals, including OIT Screen software, and Laboratory Information System (LIS) terminals to track downtime.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on lift trucks.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Autonomous Maintenance.
• Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot all casing equipment, including marsh printers, bar coding systems, and print & apply labelers.
• Complete necessary conveyor adjustments for changeovers.
• Make minor packaging equipment adjustments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous experience as a Production Operator.
• Good math and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• Must be experienced and able to learn operator OIT control panels.
• Prior knowledge or ability to run automated casing equipment is needed.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude to sequence equipment for proper start-up and shutdown, understanding machinery and conveyor controls.
• Must be able to identify line problems, non-conforming products, and employ corrective actions.
• Ability to perform repetitive stooping, lifting 50 pounds, bending, and standing while operating equipment.
• Must be able to work a daily schedule of 8.5 hours with a half hour unpaid lunch, with overtime and extended hours as required, and work any shift as directed.