Finishing Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate and Maintain a Bobst basket gluer.
• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Ensures accuracy in recording of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machine. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks, checklists and SAP.
• Monitors machine for inefficient operation and makes adjustments as necessary or notifies and assists (as needed) the lead operator in resolution of such issues.
• Understands and operates glue monitoring and control systems on the machines.
• Understands and participates in the Standard Work system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to supervisors, converting manager and lead operators and presents data based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Will show up for work between 5 and 15 minutes prior to shift start time, unless otherwise directed by supervisor or converting manager.
• Responsible for communicating to printing / cutting operators regarding quality issues with the printed and/or cut material.
• Will assist in "breaking out" operators as needed.
• Understands and monitors the quality of product being produced and maintains per requirements.
• Participates in lean manufacturing teams and contributes to the overall process improvement in a cross functional basis.
• Ability to enter information into SAP and utilize ei3 system.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred
• Work experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:
  Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods. Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures. Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining Bobst basket gluers while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in utilizing SAP and ei3 systems for documentation and quality monitoring.

• Bobst Basket Gluer Operation
• SAP Documentation
• Quality Monitoring
• Lean Manufacturing Participation
• Analytical Problem-Solving

• Machine Operation
• Glue Monitoring Systems
• Production Reporting
• Specification Verification
• Quality Requirements Maintenance
• Mathematical Skills
• Documentation Accuracy

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Self-Starter Motivation
• Team Collaboration

• Manufacturing Environment
• Safe Quality Food
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Process Improvement

• SAP
• Ei3 System