Operator - Converting

About the opportunity

As a Converting Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating converting bag machines to meet or exceed customer quality expectations. You will be performing functions such as but not limited to unwinds roll stock and folds/forms film into bag shape, seals edges and corners, adds vent holes, handles and trims to size, and preparing product for shipment by boxing and palletizes, labeling and etc. 

What You Will Do

• Sets-up machine to specifications outlined on the order
• Sets-up machine to standard set-up time & procedure
• Operates machine to standard production target and waste target
• Trouble shoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard
• Assists maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance
• Responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures which make up the Food Safety & Quality System.
• Continuously improve the process as an individual and as a team member
• Ensures work area is kept clean according to facility/corporate standards
• Ensures all food safety and environmental standards and requirements are met
• Makes adjustments to nip rollers and/or air blowers and/or air suction devices to appropriate positions and force in order to facilitate pickup and delivery of material through machine.
• Sets indexing control to appropriate position corresponding to tracking production through the machine center and/or sets automatic counter at discharge end of machine. Store settings in machine’s CPU and other appropriate data storage locations.
• Adjust speed of machine and conveyor belts. Set, adjust and monitor sealing temperatures.
• Complete all required tracking forms (AX, Job Plan, Shift Run Report, Quality Sheet and other checklists)
• Replenishes material and supplies to maintain production efficiency.
• Verifies accuracy of machine setup, following guidelines or samples, and observes operation of machine throughout production run and adjusts to improve efficiencies.
• Removes collated products from machine or conveyor belt and stacks products on skid or pallet.
• Records time spent on specific tasks and productivity on daily production sheets
• Performs routine maintenance to ensure machine is in good working order
• Performs routine quality checks to ensure accuracy of product and records tracks and analyzes quality data

What You Have to Offer

• Ability to work safely at all times.
• Ability to learn to operate Totani plastic converting machines
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to comply with all Food Safety & Quality System processes.
• Ability to comply with and sustain 5S process.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ensures assigned machine Preventive Maintenance (PM) is performed according to the schedule
• Excellent communication skills and good math skills…
• Ability to work within a team framework.
• Initiates and supports process and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent record of safety, attendance, and quality performance

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee perks including supplier and service discounts

• Career development opportunities

• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

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