Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Machine Operator II tends to duties for bag making including but not limited to staging packing containers, inspecting product, and packing to ship. Machine Operator III will serve as backup to this position.

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Employee able to adequately complete all tasks in the Packaging Associate Level.
• Understands the procedure for bad material and can safely & properly cut down bad material.
• Ability to properly move perf bed.
• Correctly identify perf blades and change when necessary.
• Understands the procedure for rotating or changing slitter blade and can safely & properly rotate or change slitter blade.
• Identifies the correct strip, spout, & seal pad for machine(s).
• Ability to change strip, spout, & seal pads.
• Adequately performs ABM cold start up procedures & plant shut down procedures.
• Adheres to Quality plan and specifications.
• Ability to accurately complete RTA (Real Time Audit).
• Interpreting quality data, knowing when to make changes.
• Ability to perform AM (Autonomous Maintenance) inspections.
• Ability to rotate/change strip skis.
• Ability to enter work orders into the work order system.
• Leads basic changeovers and participates in complex changeovers.
• Accurately completes paperwork per SQF (Safe Quality Food) and policy guidelines.
• Understands the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process and actively participates in the AM process.
• Adequately completes Hold tickets.
• Ability to audit bins in the Hold Area.
• Ability to use barcoding system (Virtual Client).
• Understands and follows FIFO (First In First Out).
• Ability to enter data into DAS and Excel
• Participates in Pre-PM (Preventative Maintenance) meetings.
• Actively participates in Safety, Quality, 5S, and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) initiatives based on the plant goals and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D required.
• SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
  • Previous experience in bag making preferred.
  • Future training and/or education may be necessary to further job skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and Power Point presentations.
  • Basic skill knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Virtual Client to perform effectively in daily activities
  • Ability to perform visual inspection process and successfully read and apply technical material including print specifications.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
  • Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery.
  • Frequently bend, stoop and reach.
  • Visual Acuity (VA).
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Moderate working conditions.
  • Exposure to variable noise levels.
  • Often exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Safety and Quality is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
• You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it. Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) handbook are mandatory.

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you.

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