Assistant Operator - Die Cut

• Job Category Production Technical
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT Hourly

The Die Cut Assistant Operator is the responsible for feeding material at the die cut machine; assisting the machine operator with set up, utility, and quality tasks; and performing machine-operating tasks as directed by the machine operator.

• Load roll at /roll stand and set up splice/quick change to maintain production rate.
• Use process specific material handling equipment (electric pallet jack/ manual pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) to transfer pallets/rolls of material.
• Use machine controls to operate machine either independently by performing authorized operating tasks in the absence of a machine operator or as directed by the machine operator to start, stop, or to make adjustments.
• Use RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and u se Warehouse Management System and to generate labels.

• Inspect material/rolls at feeder section for defects and to ensure conformance to customer and product specifications.

• Assist the operator with changeovers, machine set up, and machine adjustments as required based on product requirements.
• Assist the operator with operating and troubleshooting machine problems at die cut machine to maintain the production process and run machine at established rate.

• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.

• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, and JSA regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.

• Ability to use and operate process specific material handling equipment (manual/electric pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) and moisture meter. Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Basic mathematics (i.e. counting), basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferred.

• 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
• Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

• Able to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and arms to reach as needed.
• Able to frequently bend, move about the work area.
• Able to occasionally remain in a stationary position, ascend and descend steps, push and pull objects.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting 50 pounds occasionally.

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.