Set Up Operator

Compensation: $20.50 per hour

Core business hours: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm (work schedule flexibility and overtime when required)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

The Set-Up Operator is responsible for setting up automated/manual production, tape, heat tunnel, and label machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Performs preventive maintenance to ensure optimum machine performance. Reports to Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Review daily Production Schedule to ensure proper setup of all machinery. 
• Ensure all MACHINE GUARDS are in place and report any issues to Supervisor.
• Ensures Tape Machines are setup properly at the beginning of each assembly, based on carton box dimensions.
• Ensure tooling is positioned, fitted, and secured properly to accommodate material/product. Troubleshoot if necessary. 
• Ensure heating plate is properly aligned for even heat distribution.
• Test run to ensure set-up is functioning correctly and sealing properly, troubleshoot inaccuracies.   
• Utilize small power tools to create parts when necessary using drills, cordless screwdrivers, sanders etc. 
• Responsible for ensuring optimum machine performance.
• Adjust machine speed when authorized by Supervisor.
• Documents machine down time.
• Responsible for performing routine adjustments and Preventive Maintenance ‘P.M.’ 
• At the end of the shift ensure machine power is off including but not limited to tape machine, conveyors, air fans and air compressor.
• Responsible for adhering to Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Assist Material Handler, when necessary, to move finished job ticket(s) to designated location using a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work area.
• Attendance and punctuality are an essential duty.

CONTACTS:

• Internal:  Departmental
• External:  Infrequent calls to outside vendors.

The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.  Performs any additional duties as required by company management.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma, GED
• Trade technical school is a plus
• Packaging and Production environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

• Maintaining logs on set-ups with proper departmental codes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Complete basic repairs
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a group setting.
• Ability to maintain the production pace for changeovers.
• Ability to complete routine forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking for periods of time.
• Frequent push/pull, up to 1000 lbs. using a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Standing for periods of time.
• Infrequent  lifting up to 74 lbs.
• Kneeling for periods of time.
• Must be flexible to work overtime.
• Frequent Pulling/Pushing up to 74 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Frequent bending

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume packaging environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.