Machine operator - Nights

Location & Shift

Location Address: 6220 Duquesne Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30336

Work Shift:

12hr-D Shift (United States of America)

The Machine Operator will operate blow‑mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator is also responsible for following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies; demonstrates punctuality and adheres to the work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross‑Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others; embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies; ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations; keeps the work area clutter‑free, clean, and organized; introduces preventive maintenance (mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes); operates blow‑mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles; adheres to quality control and blow‑mold process procedures;
  
  introduces troubleshooting and resolving process problems; performs bottle inspections such as drop tests; inspects bottle quality during production, packaging and labeling; performs audits, weights and quality checks; makes adjustments to meet product specifications; troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on blow‑mold and support equipment; immediately escalates bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found; monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed;
  
  picks up dropped bottles, places into bins and, if needed, into a grinder; ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging in accordance with specific customer requirements; moves finished goods to designated areas; prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds and line efficiencies; prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs; receives instructions on specific job tasks from Lead Operator or Supervisor;
  
  receives assistance on unusual problems with review of professional judgment; performs other duties as assigned; duties may differ by plant based on equipment and plant design; reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

• Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.