Adjustor Operator-2nd shift

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The Adjustor is responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and high-quality operation of the labeling production line. This role involves maintaining mechanical components, adjusting equipment for optimal performance, performing line changeovers, and responding promptly to any line interruptions. The Adjuster will conduct regular quality checks, including print accuracy and label application, and ensure supplies such as corrugation are adequately stocked. Strong troubleshooting skills, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with team members and other departments are essential for success in this role.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience /

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing with machine operation environment preferred.

• Prior experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery is highly desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot basic machine operations.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, safety procedures, and instructions.
• Basic math and counting skills; able to maintain accurate records if required.

Duties and Responsibilities
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Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor of manager.

• Responsible for keeping mechanical aspects of the label line fine-tuned for continual non-interrupted flow of product
• Check and document proper cleaning of print heads and proper glue application.
• Responsible for maintaining supply of corrugation in Tray packer for a continual non-interrupted flow of production
• Respond quickly to line shutdowns and lend assistance to help start up again
• Be alert and ready to trouble shoot on the entire line
• Must be able to adjust all equipment on the lines for maximum smooth continual operation of the lines
• Must be able to make changeovers on the line
• Is responsible for checks after each new product is introduced on the line as well as constant periodical checks for quality of labeling, proper codes, and correct print on cases.
• Responsible for ensuring there is no damage being created on the line
• Must be able to proficiently operate all aspects of the line
• Any and all jobs assigned by supervisor
• Effective cross-departmental communication.

Skills and Abilities
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• Mechanically inclined to analyze problems and take corrective action
• Good Communicator, listener and negotiator
• Make decisions and prioritize jobs
• Must be a team player

Physical Requirements
:

Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

• Occasional - 1/3 or less
• Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
• Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Frequent to Continuous

Walking: Frequent to Continuous

Lifting: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)

Carrying: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)

Climbing: Occasional

Climbing ladders: Occasionally

Crawling: Occasionally

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional

Driving: Minimal