Machine Operator - Day Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

This is a safety sensitive position. This position has the primary responsibility for supporting the daily production results for their assigned Value Stream. This includes meeting targeted objectives in the areas of safety, quality, service, OEE, waste, and continuous improvement.

This position primarily interacts with other Machine Operators but also requires interaction with all support departments including but not limited to Quality, Shipping & Logistics, Maintenance, and Human Resources.

• Tends machines and makes functional adjustments to target so that the product meets specifications and Quality attributes with assistance.
• Tends one or more machine(s) that performs converting or packaging functions such as splicing, converting, wrapping, lid application and palletizing of wet wipe products.
• Operates machine and performs necessary duties to meet manufacturing and quality targets at a minimum.
• Detects, records and reports defective materials and finished goods or questionable conditions to the Production Coordinator and Quality Assurance.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment per the prescribed safety and cGMP regulations.
• Follows Changeover checklist performing a changeover on the designated asset in the time constraints required with assistance.
• Must be familiar with basic machine operations in order to perform the tasks stated above and embrace training to be effective in Machine Operator role.
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent feedback and assistance with regard to machine set-up and work functions.
• Must be able to adapt to the high-performance work team culture and must interact effectively with other Machine Operators, customers, other teams, and leadership to ensure the success of everyone.
• Must flow to the work to provide the necessary help for others.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• GED or high school diploma with machine operation experience preferred.
• Operator must have been on the requested asset for at least six months.
• Ability to train other Machine Operators while maintaining self‑esteem.
• Ability to work in a team‑focused environment.

• Bending, standing, stooping, and walking constantly for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Lifting 23 to 48 lbs occasionally to frequently for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Pushing and pulling 32 lbs not including overhead push/pull motion frequently for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Climbing a step stool and crossovers occasionally for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Reaching, handling, and writing occasionally to frequently over a 12‑hour shift period.
• Must be able to physically and visually navigate the production floor and assigned work areas in a safe manner, including areas of varying texture, temperature, and line of sight.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

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