Packaging Operator (2nd Shift)

Packaging OperatorThe Packaging Operator is responsible for operating equipment to fill bulk adhesives/sealants into cartridges or other packaging vehicles and the palletization of that finished product for transfer to the Distribution Center. Adherence to Client's Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and practices, and support of Client AC Manufacturing's Vision are maintained as a top priority. The Packaging Operator is expected to perform the required duties of this position in full compliance with departmental standard operating procedures. The Packaging Operator position serves the role of executing production in the safest, most efficient manner possible for the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds our customers' expectations.Responsibilities include compliance with Client's Vision and Values, support of the AC Manufacturing Department Vision, execution of duties in accordance with Client's SHE standards and practices including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), immediate correction of safety hazards, stoppage of production due to concerns regarding safety, quality of product, equipment damage, etc., execution of duties in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures including accurate and timely completion of required paperwork, engagement and ownership of one's own work area and equipment, execution of minor equipment troubleshooting/repair and regularly scheduled operator maintenance, compliance with supervisory direction including special project work, maintaining a professional, team-player attitude, helping other Client employees and temporaries exceed expectations, self-identification of training and development needs, recognition and communication of paperwork errors, process order related or otherwise, understanding of the Continuous Improvement (CI) program and related tools, support and integration of the CI program in areas of responsibility, identification and communication of Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities, implementation of opportunities with supervisor approval, and knowledgeable of and continually striving to achieve production rate and cost standards.Grade I responsibilities include cleaning vats as required and meeting quality expectations, reclaiming cartridges as required, reading and interpreting filling process orders, understanding bulk material and packaging requirements, verifying the physical components prior to and during production, recording lot numbers and tracking packaging errors on filling work orders, printing bar code labels for units, case, etc. and ensuring accurate application of items consistent with the work order instructions, ensuring accurate application of date codes on unit and case level, operating filling equipment in accordance with production schedule, performing operator maintenance as defined by the Maintenance Department, identifying housekeeping infractions and taking actions to resolve, entering production quantities in the ERP system, and operating in-line pigmenting processes.Grade II responsibilities include performing Grade I duties as required, taking independent action or directing resolution of housekeeping infractions in area of responsibility, and assisting with cycle counts as requested by Inventory Controls Specialist.Senior responsibilities include performing Grade II duties as required, training Grade I and II operators when required, taking on multiple tasks and gaining new experiences while maintaining a positive attitude, identifying opportunities for schedule optimization and other ways to improve productivity, taking independent action or directing resolution of housekeeping infractions in any area of Filling, participating as lead person for CI projects, participating in Safety Committee or other SHE initiatives, providing temporary departmental direction in absence of supervision and shift lead, and note: The amount of available Senior positions is limited and based on need as determined by Client Management.Performance measurements include SHE indicators, product quality level including customer returns, variances (Material Usage and Work Orders), labor utilization and efficiency, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), 5S audit scores, equipment uptime and condition, accuracy rate in performing required tasks, hourly performance review components, and Promotion Recommendation Matrix and score high enough to achieve a recommendation to the next grade level.Requirements for Grade I include completion of any relevant manufacturing training requirements, completion of operations and safety training matrix and schedule, certified in operation of PITs where applicable, demonstrates a professional, team-player attitude toward work and co-workers, demonstrates strong communication skills, demonstrates strong organizational skills, must be dependable and punctual, must operate with a sense of urgency, able to understand and perform basic math, demonstrates a thorough understanding of process order documentation, demonstrates understanding of date code formats, label creation system and application of labels on unit, case, drum, etc. level, and able to lift up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.Requirements for Grade II include competent to operate no less than two different filling machine types, demonstrates a full understanding of holding tank/valve/transfer line/pump/filler relationships where applicable, and/or is fully qualified to operate all aspects of one or more high-complexity packaging lines with in-line pigmenting processes (including, but not limited to appropriate quality checks, raw material pot charging, basic machine operation, troubleshooting and minor maintenance, etc.).Requirements for Senior include demonstrates significant equipment versatility, demonstrates the ability to "see the bigger picture" and understand the impact to upstream and downstream operations, i.e., Mixing through Shipping, and demonstrates consistent model behavior relating to attendance, for example not receiving disciplinary warnings.Education for Grade I includes high school graduate or GED.We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk.Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.