Production Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:

• To operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform order, color and material changes and machine start-ups/shut-downs. To provide support to Extrusion Department as assigned. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies issues, troubleshoots machines to produce quality parts, safely.
• Performs order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system.
• Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
• Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements.
• Samples and visually inspects production every thirty minutes, records quality accordingly and puts product on hold by entering process correction.
• Performs color changes; notifies supervisor of color change status.
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Checks material quality and calls for more materials if necessary.
• Checks that all machine sensors, cap-guides and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO).
• Informs Supervisor/Lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filers, scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregates inspects and sort scrap material.
• Relieves Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks.
• Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis.
• Follows all GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good.
• Setup and operation of Extrusion slitter.
• Load and monitor reprocessing equipment and grinder in Extrusion.
• Assist with packaging of finished goods in Extrusion.
• Assist with roll changes in Extrusion.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends Green Area Meetings;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons;
• Backup: Off Shift Production operator, Mold Technician
• Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; good verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical aptitude required.