Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

This position operates all designated production lines in an efficient manner, with adherence to quality, safety, and material specification sheet guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of machining equipment used to produce or modify products. Works from written specifications, inspects machining operations, documents line performance, and compares finished product against specified quality tolerances.

• Completes In-Process Forms(for product,item,temperature,mixingspeed,changeincodes,or newitems).
• Ensuresproperdocumentation,double-checks,andsigns-offonall
  
  Quality
  
  Assurance,Line Release, Pick-Ticket paperwork,etc.
• Ensures proper equipment set-ups(e.g.,temperature,speed,mixingweights,seals,functionalityof the packaging,correctcountforWIPcases,properskidconfigurationperspecificationsheet).
• Ensures proper line clearances (i.e., keeping the area clear of any components other than order running on the line, log sheets, etc.).

• Checksthephysicalpropertyoftheproductandfinishedproduct(e.g.,bubbles,scrapsonsurfaces, foreign matter, color is within specification, no un-melted wax, aerated product, or inconsistent viscosity).
• Checksforproperdocumentationwhilerunningthe Line(e.g.,Quality Assurancepaperwork,hourly checks,SPC,Material Accountability,scrapreporting,properproductyieldcalculation,etc.).
• Interpretsandfollowsa Material Specification Sheetand Line Operating Manualformulti -functioning machines.
• Documentsandchecksthetotalqualityofdelivereditemstotheline.
• Ensurestheaccuracyofbatch/logcodenumbersofpump,tank,hopper,tube(container),andcarton, packer, and shipperlabels.
• Operates assigned machines in a safe manner.
• Recordsdataeveryhouronthe In-Process Controls Daily Filling Line Inspection .
• Documentsthescrapoftheitemswitheverylotnumberonthe Material Accountability Sheet .
• Checkstheweight,code,andexpirydatesthroughouttheproductionrun.
• Checkstheproducthoppersoasnottoruntooloworempty.
• Ensures glue pots do not run low or empty throughout the run. If not running after shift is over, place the glue pots on standby. If line is going to be down for the weekend, turn off glue pots.
• Maintains a clean and organized production line and area
• Enters booking into Adage at the end of the run or shift.
• Ensures that all packaging online corresponds with Manufacturing Specification Sheet.
• Ensures the accuracy of batch/log code numbers on pump, tank, hopper, tube (container), carton, packer, and shipper labels.
• Ensures that established Company quality standards are being followed by operators and packers.

• Ensuresthatlinepersonnelarefollowing Blistexguidelines(i.e.,GMP,Safety,OSHA,FDA,etc.).
• Notifies Group Leader ,Assistant Group Leader ,Production Mechanicor Quality Assurancepersonnel , when respective problemsarise.
• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities, as may be required by the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production and/or Director, Manufacturing.

• Theknowledgeandskillsrequiredforthispositionaretypicallyacquiredin1to2yearsofexperiencein a productionenvironment
• MusthaveacomprehensiveunderstandingofGMP,OSHA,FDA,andotherrelatedguidelinesandbe able toapply.
• Musthavefamiliaritywithproductionequipment.
• Must possessgoodmathematicalaptitude(addition,subtraction,multiplicationanddivision).
• Mustbeabletoconvertpounds,ounces,kilos,grams,andotherliquidmeasurements.
• Must possess good oralandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Mustbecomputerliterateina Windowsenvironment(i.e.,basicdataentry).
• Abilitytofollowwrittenandverbalinstructions.
• Must possess good organizationalability.
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude, to assist mechanics in the identification of any problems.
• Willingness to accept other duties, as assigned.
• Must possess the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external customers, function as a team player, accept constructive criticism from management and comply with Company.