Machine Operator

Location

4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090

12hr - D Shift 7p-7:30a Sherman SPLIT (United States of America)

The Machine Operator operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator also follows the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Receives introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adheres to quality control and process procedures.
• Introduces troubleshooting and resolves process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Performs audits, weights and quality checks; machines may vary by site.
• Makes adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Picks up dropped bottles, places them into bins and, if needed, into the grinder.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated area.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions for specific job tasks from Lead Operator or Supervisor; assistance is provided on unusual problems, and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Completely other duties as assigned by management.
• Acknowledges that duties may differ by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Understands that reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

• Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise levels, and temperature fluctuations between hot and cold. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.