Machine Operator​/Packer

Position: Machine Operator / Packer
Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Primary Function:

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

Essential Functions:

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 insure 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

Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of 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

Safety Commitment:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

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 before 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 of safety programs and training

Attend meetings as scheduled

Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)Able to operate a pallet jack

Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others

Able to climb towers to thread up lines

Possess good written and verbal communications skills

Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork

Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production

To ask questions to prevent errors or clarification

Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment

Essential

Physical Requirements:

Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of workday

Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday

Must be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can require

Standing for as much as 100% of workday

Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday

Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday

Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday

Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday

Talking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday

Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday

Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday

The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)
Special

Skills:

Possess basic math skills

Able to 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…