BARS Operating Technician

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Machine Operator / Operating Technician for our Bars Soap department works with other team members in the total operation of the mixing, extrusion, pressing and packaging equipment in the department. The Machine Operator/Operating Technician operates equipment in the production and packaging process from soap pellet storage through the palletizing of completed cases. The Machine Operator/Operating Technician keeps equipment sufficiently supplied with production components and materials, maintains production records and documentation, maintains cleanliness of the line, operates the line safely, operates the line within established quality and productivity standards.

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties in a safe manner, utilizing current safety practices, personal protective equipment, and reporting procedures. Reviews all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
• Uses verbal and/or written information to produce a quality product. Review production schedules to help coordinate accurate production runs. Receives shift instructions from the Team Leader, and reviews the state and needs of the line at the start of their shift.
• Orders, maintains, replenishes, and returns production materials. Uses material handling equipment as required and as necessary.
• Checks, controls, operates, adjusts, replenishes, cleans, and clears jams for any equipment on the packaging line, such as the scale, plodder, cutter, press, carton, wrapper, bander, case packer, case sealer, palletizer, and conveyor systems.
• The Operating Technician and other personnel on the line work as a team to solve any operation/production problems. When problems occur, the Operating Techs are required to check, control, operate, adjust, replenish, clean, and clear jams for any equipment on the packaging line such as the scale, plodder, cutter, press, carton, wrapper, bander, case packer, case sealer, palletizer, and conveyor systems, and clean or perform other operational duties anywhere on the line.
• Cleans and changes filters on plodding and die chilling equipment.
• Constantly monitors product flow, inspects for quality defects, and rejects products unsuitable for sale.
• Relieves other Operating Techs during breaks and lunches.
• Signals other Operating Techs, Maintenance Techs, and/or other resources for assistance, information, etc. of material problems, machine trouble, or when adjustments are required.
• Provides Team Leader with production counts. Records all downtime and reasons.
• Provides written regulatory information associated with production (i.e.: packaging and product retains, etc.).
• Cleans around and under operating equipment using necessary tools and appropriately disposes of debris.
• Packs, seals and hand palletize finished cases as required.
• Starts up, operates, and shuts down processes in accordance with Team Leader or operational instructions, JSA’s, etc.
• Trains other MOS II personnel.
• Monitors gauges, controls, etc. for primary and auxiliary equipment to troubleshoot, communicate, and correct problems to maximize production.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or assignment is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a more narrow job classification.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Requires physical capability of moderate to heavy lifting, climbing stairs and/or ladders, climbing platforms over conveyors
• Requires sufficient physical ability to walk, stand, and sit; to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, twist, and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; handling/fingering and using hand and power/pneumatic tools; to reach outward, and lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
• Work is performed in an internal plant environment; exposure to dust and noise

We are a Union Manufacturing shop. We operate three (3) shifts, five (5) days per week. Current shift openings are on the Midnight Shift (12am - 8am), Morning Shift (8am - 4pm), Afternoon Shift (4pm - 12am). Starting pay is $23.40 per hour plus applicable shift differential.

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment. Life Insurance and Short-Term coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call Human Resources at (630) 801-4607 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.