Machine Operator​/Packer

Job Description

The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic, performing line start‑ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging, and palletizing of finished product.

Operate extrusion equipment to ensure product meets order and quality specifications; perform quality checks; adjust line speed and winder settings; weigh and record product; package per routing notes; clean workspace; check for safety hazards; follow all safety and BRC guidelines.

• Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications
• Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure
• Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to ensure good quality products based on customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)
• Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets
• Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions, checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines
• Continuously clean work area as needed and remove any debris or obstructions
• Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift supervisor
• Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non‑conformities to the shift supervisor for correction
• Job duties may change as directed by supervisor

• Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
• Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists
• Ability to speak effectively with managers, co‑workers, or groups of co‑workers, supervisors or others within the company
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor
• Mandatory participation in safety programs and training
• Attends meetings as scheduled
• Wears mandatory assigned personal protective equipment (P.P.E.)
• Operates a pallet jack
• Is a team player with a positive attitude and works well with others
• Climbs towers to thread up lines
• Possesses good written and verbal communication skills
• Knows and understands the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
• Is dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
• Asks questions to prevent errors or clarify instructions
• Can work with minimum supervision in a fast‑paced environment

• Walking to operate production machines and package and palletize for as much as 100% of the workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of the workday
• Standing for as much as 100% of the workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of the workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of the workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of the workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of the workday
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of the workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of the workday
• Employee required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the time)

• Possesses basic math skills
• Can read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Can read a weight scale and transfer to documents
• Possesses good judgment, planning and organizational skills
• Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must obtain forklift certification

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