Tray Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members,suppliersand the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fosteringandenvironment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking toapply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibility of the machine(s) to ensure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setsup machine in a consistent manner as instructed in the training program,maintainthe procedureswith regard toproper set up unless the training is changed and properly recordedwith regard toprocedure
• Followsall checklist procedures fully
• Keepsall parts in their proper place and recommend replacement or repair of worn parts byfilling out the designated form
• Observessafety procedures at all times
• Operatestray machines as directedto meet production requirements

• Responsiblefor all equipment,tools assigned,andnotify thesupervisorof anyadditionaltools or equipment that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Followsall instructions issued on the work jacket andadvisethesupervisorof any incorrect or non-recorded information that is necessary forproper set-up and operation
• Adjuststo and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Keepsall necessary supplies available to the operator to ensure an efficient operation
• Responsiblefor the quality of the product, packaging, labeling, and stocking
• Responsible for the quality of product manufactured concerning correct viscosity, color, shading, contrast, straining, and ink used
• Seesthat pallet loads are accurately counted, tagged, andentered tothe production report
• Followsthe stacking arrangement, number of layers,and height requirement for each case size from the Pallet Stacking Manual
• Once a pallet is full,callsthe stock puller on the paging system to move the pallet
• When the pallet is moved, placesanew pallet down by the machine
• Calculatesscrap rate to assure job stays within allowable limits
• Communicates well with other team members
• Wearsappropriate PPEfor the task and the area.
• Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
• Maintains a clean work environmentin accordance withFood Safety and 5S systems
• Followsall safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness andidentifyunsafe behaviors and conditions
• May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments
• A Tray Operator-Level 2should be able to do set-ups without help and shouldbe runningthe machine at or near the 110% efficiency level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience operating a tray machine, preferably in a folding carton environment. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.