Window Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (5 Day / 8 Hour)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Window Machine Operator

Department: Finishing – Gluing & Windows

Reports To: Finishing Supervisor

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, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Set up and operate machine(s) to insure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate machine(s) in a consistent manner as instructed and maintain standard operating procedures
• Able to make machine adjustments in order to maintain machine at safety, quality, and production standards
• At the beginning of each shift, check previous shift's report to determine status of run
• Set up machine to precise measurements and alignments within allotted time for next production run assuring a straight and smooth flow through the feed section
• Use attachments and make adjustments to assure proper windowing and adjust the stacking section to assure the blanks are stacking uniformly
• Uses computer system to log productivity and remarks on job, accurately completes production report, and record production data
• Start equipment and adjust machine as required to attain target speeds
• Be responsible for the quality of the product manufactured
• Check for scrap and quality defects; continuously check for quality defects of finished product
• Operate the machine in a safe manner and notify supervision of any unsafe conditions that might exist
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and assists in repair of machine malfunctions; performs routine cleaning, and maintenance
• Maintain a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and fans in accordance with our 5S system

AUTHORITY: Must have the ability to lead a crew that has been placed with them to execute the demands of the operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from the supervisor and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience operating a window 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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read a tape measure, and have an understanding of both standard and metric measuring systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands. Frequently is required to climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lifts/moves 25 to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (with a 30-minute meal break any other applicable breaks during the shift) on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to a dusty atmosphere with loud noise, which may require both eye and ear protection in some areas. Moving mechanical parts will also be exposed; safety guards have been put in place for the safety of all Team members but during set up, if a machine must be broken down and reassembled to complete the next job, questions regarding such operation should be directed to your supervisor as they arise. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those a Team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

2nd Shift (5 Day / 8 Hour) - 2:25PM - 10:30PM EST
Downtown Plant - 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 3740