Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Location Address: 4 Pleasant Hill Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831

Work Shift: 8hr-3rd Shift (United States of America)

The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. 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 our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to work schedule.
• Demonstrate a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embrace continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adhere to company General Manufacturing Policies; ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keep the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mold, neck, blow pin, and other mechanical changes.
• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
• Introduce troubleshooting and resolve process problems.
• Perform bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines, inspect the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Conduct audits, weights and quality checks.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately elevate all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and, if needed, into grinder.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Prepare and document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Receive instructions on specific job tasks from Lead Operator or Supervisor; assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differ by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• 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.

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

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level 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.

$22.07 - $28.22

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.