Operator (Mercury - Garland, TX)

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BubbleCast - Operator

Summary of Job

The Mercury Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring the film, forming station, extruders, trim and slitting sections, walking, and monitoring the line, and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately. The goal of this cooperative effort is to safely and efficiently meet or exceed all manufacturing and quality standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maximize machine productivity (uptime, line speed, quality).
• Complete the Work orders and Operator worksheet each shift
• Complete the start-up and shutdown checklists whenever the line is starting or shutting down.
• Facilitate troubleshooting on any quality issues identified by the Assistant Mercury Operator.
• Load resins into the Day Bins.
• Verify that the day bins are being filled properly. Escalate if needed.
• Coordinate and perform roll changes with the team.
• Train new Operators and Assistant Operators on how to perform job duties.
• Perform screen changes as needed during AM tasklist downtime
• Coordinate breaks and lunches with the team.
• Enter SAP confirmations at the end of each shift for the production run.
• Ensure shift handoffs are performed at the start and end of each shift with the Operators.
• Contact Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
• Log downtime in SAP.
• Complete the designated section of the Housekeeping checklist.
• Ensure team members follow Pregis PPE policies and always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English.
• Keep work areas clean following 5S guidelines and housekeeping checklist.
• Keep all tools and equipment in proper places.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Environmental Demands: This position requires the following on-the-job time performing physical activities:

• Work in temperatures of 100 plus high humidity for up to 12-hour shifts.
• Frequent Standing, walking, stooping, squatting, bending, some kneeling and crawling, occasional bending and twisting, occasional stair climbing.
• Pushing/Pulling 30 50 pounds of force.
• Occasional reaching, repetitive use of wrist, hands and fingers, frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.

Health & Safety

Pregis values its people and is committed to providing and maintaining a safe a healthy work environment. All employees must be responsible for knowing and complying with safety policies and regulations. Working safely and wearing required PPE is a condition of employment.

Position Type

• Full time.
• Shift work: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2,2,3 schedule.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.