Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
To operate lining and auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform line clearances in cooperation with Mold Technicians. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies issues, troubleshoots machines to produce quality parts, safely.
- Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
- Verifies raw materials meet work requirements.
- Samples and visually inspects production as required; notifies Mold Technicians of non-compliances.
- Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
- Checks material status and calls for more materials if necessary.
- Checks that all machine sensors and guards are operating properly.
- Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems.
- Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., cleans filers; performs scheduled sanitation duties.
- Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material.
- Relieves Production Operators during breaks.
- Covers for absences/ vacations on other shifts on a voluntary basis.
- Follows all GMP guidelines.
- Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
- Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follows manufacturing Work Order (BOM);
- Sorts through and visually inspects rejected finished goods/WIP, and raw materials.
- Loads cartons, tape rollers, labelers, and raw materials as needed for production & assists Mold Techs as directed by supervisor/manager.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervision/management, including but not limited to cross-training co-workers.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends continuous improvement meetings.
- Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
- Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Finishes appropriate processing training for position.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
- Good communication skills.
- Good verbal and written skills; basic math skills.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Scissor Lift training required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Mechanical aptitude required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Pushing or Pulling (5-25 lbs. typically 40 – 70% of the day) – broom, scrap boxes/gaylords; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – color barrels, liner material;
- Lifting or Carrying (5-25 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – scrap material; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) buckets of color;
- Simple grasping (15-70%);
- Firm grasping (15-70%).
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Nylon hammer, Allen wrenches, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, scissor lift, face shield, calipers, scales, and walk behind pallet lift. Other equipment, as assigned.
CONTACTS:
- Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor; Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager; Production Manager; HR Manager; Safety Coordinator.
SUPERVISION:
- Reports to Production Supervisor.
- Phoenix classes required: Processing 4-5 std week course, Basic and Optimized (9 CD required & hands on training with lining side specialist).
