Machine Operator- Rework

Machine Operator (Doctor Dept)

The Machine Operator (Doctor Dept) will assist in producing and controlling the quality of film produced. They are tasked with ensuring product quality and control of production processes, providing a safe work environment through proper training and communication. This position is responsible for working closely with the Lead Operator and Assistant Production Manager to ensure customer quality expectations and site goals and objectives are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately report and document any problems, issues, downtime and corrective measures in the line log book.
• Assists in the training of new hires.
• Responsible for ensuring finished products are within customer specifications.
• Ensure and verify all outgoing products are labeled and packaged according to customer specifications.
• Responsible for housekeeping on the line and adjacent areas. Follow GMP & 5S guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate a safety conscious manner.
• Ensure proper and safe use of all facility equipment.
• Work with maintenance technicians to complete minor and preventative maintenance on the line
• Maintain communication with Lead Operator and Assistant Production Manager of any problems or issues experienced on the line that could result in an extended period of downtime.
• Maintain daily production rate at acceptable levels as determined by management. Keep machine downtime to a minimum to maximize output rates.
• Support plant and company goals.
• Perform all quality checks accurately and ensure that all data is recorded properly on checklists.
• Can make quality decisions on materials for shipment or rejection.
• Ensure that oncoming shift has all materials needed to get started at the beginning of the shift.
• Ensure that all FIFO requirements are followed.
• Ensure Lean Initiatives are achieved.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of office machines (computer and printers) and business procedures. Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude and experience.

Working Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting and frequent bending (20%), standing and walking (65%), occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs, pulling and pushing (15% utilizing material handling equipment to lift & move rolls averaging 175 lbs), manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish numbers & letters.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee regularly works near moving machinery and forklift traffic.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent excursions into high noise areas
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs., and the use of equipment.