Equipment Operator

Job Title: Equipment Operator
Location: Bohemia, NY 11716
Duration: 12months W2 contract with high possibility of fulltime conversion based on performance and depending on business needs
Pay Range:$25 to $29.90/Hour on W2
Shift Timing: 11PM - 07:30AM Monday to Friday

Description:
• Demonstrates a solid understanding label manufacturing process of a wide array of label constructions utilizing both automated and non-automated equipment
• Assists in all pre and post printing processes associated with production jobs as directed by the Team Leader or manager.
• Assist operator in the set up and operation of the Onsert booklet equipment which includes automated computer controlled integrated vision inspection systems.
• Die cuts narrow web pressure sensitive materials in line utilizing steel rule die tooling.
• Has a solid understand of client approved proofs and associated documents to manufacture labels per established specifications
• Exhibits strong knowledge of setting up all computerization production runs and Bulk Transfer Labels using the proprietary software application CLPS, as per Department SOP's and WI's
• Monitors label production processing for accuracy and completeness in accordance with SOP's/WI's while completing all daily production goals.
• Maintains daily and monthly production goals and schedules, proactively relaying any obstacles encountered to management to ensure smooth operations
• Demonstrates solid understanding and ability to trouble shoot and identify solutions to problems.
• Inspects label material during production and performs manual adjustments to avoid and/or correct printing and reorienting inconsistencies and imperfections.
• Operates equipment in a controlled manner to limit waste and defects.
• Offering process improvements to identify opportunities to improve products, processes and environment.
• Ability to work in an organized manner, paying close attention to even the smallest detail, while maintaining a clean professional work environment.
• Ability to multi-task to optimize production while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Proactively ensures a quality product will be produced by performing tasks in a methodical manner
• Ability to work independently in planning, setting up and manufacturing a wide array of label constructions which meet client specifications.
• Ensures that all equipment in area of responsibility is maintained as per standard procedures and safety guidelines. This includes keeping up with all current preventative maintenance practices and cleaning on a daily basis.
• Communicates any problems with a given job to immediate team management
• Responsible for processing returns of unused base stock after computerization has been passed and shipped on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform jobs per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and company policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate teamwork when necessary to ensure jobs are completed per established timelines.
• Cross trained to operate three or more pieces of equipment within the department area and to be proficient for assistance and support as needed to meet business and customer delivery expectations along with potential cross-training.
• Supports the Team Leader and Manager in training and mentoring team members to foster best practices to ensure jobs are completed to the highest standards.
• Proactively identifies process improvements to improve overall efficiency and productivity of the production Coding and Re-O team.
• Assist and supports the training and mentoring of team members to foster best practices to ensure jobs are completed to the highest standards.
• Alerts Sr. Operator, Team Lead and Manager to place request PO for timely for ordering when consumable items and parts on hand are low
• Applies current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates and drives the Client Vision and Values - Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation (The Four I's).
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.