Machine Operator

Job Summary
The Machine Operator will safely oversee the safety, quality and productivity aspects of assigned production lines and ensure they are performing to PSI approved standards.

Reporting Responsibilities
•Reports to the Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
•Indirect – Provide production related direction to personnel working on assigned production lines.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Abide by all safety rules and procedures, and actively look for and address any unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Effectively set-up, operate and troubleshoot assigned lines producing gel packs at standard rate and meeting all quality requirements to meet the production schedule and customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order by completing required PMs, reporting equipment issues to your supervisor, mechanic/Maintenance Machine Technician, making needed repairs, and thoroughly cleaning the equipment and surrounding area of the line each shift.
• Oversee Packers and Stackers working on assigned lines to ensure packaged and palletized product meets all quality requirements.
• Ensure use of and sustained compliance with all formalized policies and procedures (i.e. SOPs, Flowcharts, One-Point-Lessons, Downtime Escalation Policy)
• Complete all required production and quality reports as well as any additionally assigned documentation.
• Effectively communicate with the Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager to keep them informed of any issues or potential problems regarding safety, equipment, production throughput or quality, inventory and/or personnel.
• Promotes a positive work environment through setting an example with willing cooperation and mutual respect amongst teammates. Ensures effective communication with their coworkers throughout the day and during shift changes.

Required Skills/Abilities
• Ability to read, write and speak English and effectively communicate with others.
• Familiar with and experience using various hand tools.
• Mechanically inclined; prior machine operation and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Fast learner able to grasp and apply new concepts quickly and sustain performance that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Strong attention to detail and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Strong organization and methodical problem-solving skills.
• High sense of urgency and accountability.
• Experience working with an ERP System and paperless production reporting environment a plus.
• Proven to be reliable, and willingness to be flexible by taking on assignments that may be outside job requirements and to work overtime as needed.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating and troubleshooting the production of liquid-filled products via vertical form fill and seal equipment a plus.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, inspect and service
machinery.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to70-pounds.

Additional Duties
• The job as described above may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned by
management.