Machine Operator

Job purpose

AAkron Rule is in search for qualified production operators/general laborers for our 1st. The Production Operator/General Labor candidate will operate, monitor and maintain manufacturing equipment and processes. The daily routine will require the Production Operator/General Labor candidate to be on their feet nearly 100% of the time and includes walking, standing, reaching, lifting, stooping or bending.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with all safety processes.
• Understand your customers, and meet their needs.
• Comply with quality system work instructions.
• Transport, handle, and label raw materials and product.
• Set up, start up, operate, and shut down manufacturing equipment in manner that meets performance expectations.
• Monitor equipment and processes, identify issues requiring action, and take either preventive or reactive action.
• Inspect product and conduct product testing.
• Enter production data and quality information into computer system.
• Maintain a written log. Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Routinely clean equipment and work area.
• Generate improvement ideas, and take action to implement.
• Participate on problem solving and improvement teams.
• Actively help others on the team.
• Train peers.
• Take on selected leadership roles within the team.
• Conduct effective shift change hand-offs.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Judgment, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills, with willingness to constructively address issues
• Flexibility to learn, to accept new challenges, and to perform multiple roles
• Team player, offering help without being asked wherever the help is needed
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to excellence
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High School Diploma or GED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Required)
• Machine operation: 1 year (Required)
• Commitment to safety: 1 year (Required)
• Inventory management: 1 year (Required)
• Multitasking: 1 year (Required)
• Hand tools: 1 year (Required)
• Mold Change: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sale Creek, TN 37373 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15