Line Operator - East Room

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Ankeny, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4199
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* Job Title:

Line Operator - East Room
** Hourly Rate: $27.72/hour + $0.55/hr shift differential
** Shift

Hours:

3rd Shift M-Th 3:15pm - 1:45am
** Overtime as required, Friday and Saturday

A member of the line production team which processes fills, and packages products in a safe, efficient, and effective manner consistent with company safety and quality standards.
** Primary

Job Responsibilities:

*** Follow standard operating procedures and participate in resolving production problems, where indicated, by communicating ideas to team members or supervisory staff.
* Demonstrate safe work practices to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
* Ses up, operates, and makes adjustments on machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, packing, or wrapping containers.
* Observe production machinery during operation to detect machine malfunction and make adjustments for optimum operation and to ensure conformance to production specifications.
* Complete accurate and timely record-keeping functions.
* Stop the machine, clear jam(s), and re-supplies packaging components to the operating machine.
* Comply with all lock-out-tag-out requirements.
* Perform hand-fill functions by filling containers with the dried product, then weighing and labeling containers.
* Observe and inspect products moving along the conveyor to identify product defects and defective packaging and remove those containers that do not meet quality assurance standards.
* Perform line operations, using standard change-overs and set-ups for production runs.
* Remove cartons and containers filled with product from the packaging machine conveyor and palletize on skids.
* Comply with company standards of cleanliness on the production lines and in surrounding work areas.
* Read work orders/schedule specifications and follow oral instructions of others to determine work procedures, machine set-up, and material requirements to meet product specifications.
* Work as a member of the production team by communicating line operation information to coworkers promptly to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
* Communicate with and inform the Material Handler to dump the product into the machine bin.
* Assist in training new line operators and ongoing training of current production employees.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
*** Mechanical aptitude including a basic understanding of the various types of tools, tooling, and equipment used to complete job responsibilities.
* Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
* Ability to control the operation of machines and equipment and observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure the machine is working properly.
* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
* Ability to identify and analyze problems associated with work processes.
* Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
* Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
* Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
* Ability to work at a rapid pace and stand in one place for continuous periods.
* Communicates effectively with other line personnel and trainees in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
* Demonstrates efficient line operation regularly by observing and following Standard Operating Procedures.
* Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely.
* Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
* Responds appropriately to supervision.
* Actively participates in resolving production problems.
* Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
* Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifications allow.
* Commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship and production of quality products.
* Complies with all lock-out-tag-out…