Production Operator

Job Responsibilities:

• Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.

Skills:

• Operate palletizers, stretch wrappers, banding, and other machinery safely.
• Perform quality checks ensuring products meet all specifications.
• Follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping regulations consistently.
• Handle inventory, scrap, and maintain accurate production records.
• Work collaboratively in fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing or production line experience preferred.
• Forklift and powered industrial vehicle operation experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and flexible schedules.