Production Machine Operator

2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm) - Production Lines Hourly Rate: $14.68+, plus benefits Position Summary: Tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, taping, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and responsibilities: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers. Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications. Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product. Replenishes packaging supplies such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels. Counts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices. Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple container. Makes sure machine is clean and helps in putting machine together. Connects the bulk tank to machine and verifies lot number and expiration with batch ticket. Start of production follows steps in BT (line clearance and opens line.) Makes sure Lot number is printing correct on material. Changes Lot number during runs and verifies with QC and team lead. Assist packers in labeling boxes if necessary. Palletizes all finished good and moves pallets to designated QC lane. Checks all finished good for leakers, miss prints or any discrepancies during production. Keeps count of finished goods produced by operator and submits information to team lead at end of the shift. Ability to perform Production Machine Operator II duties and responsibilities while absent or short staff. Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Less than high school education; or up to 6 month related general packaging experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in cGMP environment. Have a basic understanding of at least two production or packaging machines (including Simplex). Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Benefits: We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive annual salary, an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K plan with company match, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skills & Requirements Qualifications