Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $20.29/hour

Overview

Responsible for the safe operation of various types of bag machines in order to produce high quality bags. These may include, but are not limited to, shopping, merchandise, and grocery and sack machines.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures i.e. PPE, clothing, EHS, moving equipment, cut resistant gloves, etc.
• Check bags for quality defects off the machine and do all quality checks and paperwork as per Quality Policy
• Safely and efficiently:
  • Strip rolls down, removing liner and/or bands and removing minimal layers of damaged paper
  • Change roll, make splice by hand, maneuver roll into position, adhere roll to web on machine, and adjust paper rolls
  • Monitor bag machinery, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting as needed in a timely manner
  • Threading paper through machine smoothly and thread machine as needed
  • Clean and repair machine as needed using proper tools and equipment
  • Maintain ink levels, clean ink pans and wash rollers
  • Package bags as specified
  • Change orders
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
• Meet/achieve safety, quality, production waste and housekeeping goals set forth by management
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Reading, writing and basic math skills are needed for this job
• Must be able to problem-solve to make sure that minor adjustments made to machinery are correct
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and management
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line