Tech III

Beverage Finishing Operator

Following site safety, quality and production policies and standards, finishing operators will operate equipment in accordance with operating procedures and customer requirements. The machine may be diecutting, slitting, or inspection equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operation and knowledge of Beverage finishing equipment (diecutting, slitting, etc).
• Responsible for machine set up as well as preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Acquire knowledge to operate department machinery such as slitting, rewinding, inspection, and core cutter, etc. as needed.
• Produce quality product according to standard operating procedures and ISO work instructions and quality policies.
• Complete introductory training to include hazardous waste regulations, duties, and responsibilities. Participate in annual refresher of hazardous waste training consistent with "Annual Hazardous Waste Training Class". Training to be provided by a person trained in hazardous waste management.
• Meet production schedules and throughput yield requirements and expectations.
• Contribute to overall team effort to meet customer demands.
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping, keeping floors and equipment clean and work area orderly.
• Be willing to accept flexible work schedule to meet production/customer requirements.
• Responsible for dispositioning of rolls in the SMART system and producing error free transactions.
• Work as a part of team responsible for machine preventive maintenance, 5S, housekeeping and safety.
• Operation of equipment while adhering to all guidelines relating to safe working conditions for self and co-workers.
• Escalate schedule, safety, quality, scrap or any other production issues to the cell lead or manager immediately.
• Direct self in manner that exemplifies positive attitude and focuses on meeting team goals.
• Attend all required training sessions and actively participate on plant teams.
• Meet with on-coming shift to communicate issues, problems, schedule, etc.
• Use troubleshooting skills to logically identify machine issue root causes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Acceptable mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic math functions (obtain passing score on skills assessment).
• Reliable good attendance and safety record; values and holds self to high standards.
• Good computer skills Experience with accurate data entry and understanding shop floor data systems.
• Ability to perform lifting of 25-40 pounds.
• Ability to move 41-125 pounds using proper moving equipment.
• Demonstrated aptitude to operate production machinery.
• Flexible willing to work overtime, when and where needed.
• Strong communication and team skills: Ability to work well with others and willing to share knowledge through training.
• Self-starter, energetic and enthusiastic; positive attitude; ability to make independent decisions

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• In-line die cut/printing experience
• Web handling and slitting experience
• Experience with automatic registration controls