Production Operator

Production Operator

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Z1 PA Plant - Waynesboro, PA

Overview

Salary Range $22.90 - $24.69 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 2nd Shift Education Level None Category Production

Description

Through the use of equipment and other sources, assists with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps in the production process. While the exact duties may vary from department to department, a production operator will lift and maneuver product, packages and equipment of varying weights and dimensions. An operator will run and maintain all equipment used in the production process, including forklifts, computers and scan guns.

Duties

• Communicates with team members, including those on opposite shifts, regarding any production, product, equipment or procedural changes.
• Reviews written communications regarding product and production changes
• Reviews and updates production and quality reports
• Ensures that product is being run according to specifications.
• Performs routine inspection of product to ensure proper quality and specification are being met.
• Inspects equipment to ensure for proper operation. May result in machine change-overs, repairs and set-ups.
• Using equipment and raw materials, prepare for loading equipment for production process. This will include all raw materials used in the process which may include mixing of liquid materials.
• Responsible for requisitioning all materials needed in the production process.
• Maintain accurate records of materials used, produced and scrapped.

Qualifications

Characteristics for Success

• Concern for accuracy and detail
• Dependable and responsible
• Critical thinker / Problem solver
• Self-motivated
• Positive communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for learning new things
• Thrives on being engaged and part of a team

Skills

• Ability to use computer and scan guns
• Good written and oral communication
• Understanding of basic math
• Technical thinking
• Good manual dexterity
• Visual acuity