Machine Operator

Job Summary

The Conversion Machine Operator I is responsible for running various machines and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads film and zipper stock on/off machine
• Performs machine set up and changeovers
• Takes direction from Conversion Supervisor for processing jobs
• Performs material inspections
• Runs customer trials
• Performs machine troubleshooting
• Performs equipment maintenance and minor repairs
• Completes quality control documentation
• Performs material inspection per SQF requirements
• Ensures work areas are in conformance with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ensures work activities are performed according to SQF procedures and requirements
• Reports downtime when assigned to a line
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or other abnormal condition to Production Management
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area
• Works well in a team environment
• Adheres to all Company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Works scheduled shifts with predictable and reliable attendance, adhering to department schedule
• Performs various special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Keeps the Bags Department and equipment clean per SQF procedures and schedules
• Completes all necessary paperwork in a clear and timely fashion
• Advises the Bags Supervisor of any quality issues
• Keeps trash boxes in order
• Assists in shipping and receiving
• Cuts cores for production orders, place in cartons marked with size
• Moves completed orders to storage area
• Blends resin mixes as instructed
• Sets up cartons and skids for each line and also for scrap
• Assists in roll changes and packaging of large rolls
• Strings up and blocks in machines
• Puts in gussets and also sets up treaters
• Ensures company policies and procedures are implemented, understood, and followed
• Ensures work activities are performed according to SQF procedures and requirements
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or other abnormal condition to Production Management
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area
• Works well in a team environment
• Adheres to all Company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Works scheduled shifts with predictable and reliable attendance, adhering to department schedule
• Performs various special projects and other duties as assigned

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment

                 

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed within a process manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling.  The noise level is moderate to high and PPE is required.