What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Press Operator position at Alleguard?
Job Summary
We are currently hiring a Press Operator for our manufacturing site. As a Press Operator, you are responsible for inspecting and sorting molded or assembled parts/products for defects, and/or deviations from specifications. You will also pack parts into designated packaging or pallet configurations based on customer requirements and/or standard quality specifications.
Responsibilities
- Monitor press to ensure parts are completely ejected from the mold. Notify Production Supervisor of any problems observed or encountered during the molding operation.
- Pack acceptable parts into pre-defined packaging or pallet configuration according to the established quality standard.
- Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
- Mark/label completed container(s)/bundle(s) with designated item information according to establish quality standards.
- Record production data.
- Remove molded parts from the collection bin or table and perform visual inspection for conformance to established quality standards.
- Maintain clean and organized work area making sure to properly discard rejected parts and to keep area free of debris and standing water.
- Perform duties in conformance with all established safety policies and procedures.
- Transfer parts in/out of drying tunnel as required/instructed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Observation - ability to visually inspect parts during the production operation and properly determine whether the parts meet quality standards.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Ability to use manual pallet jack or other designated material handling equipment to move finished good parts and/or components to/from the assigned workstation.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes protective eyewear, but may also require hearing protection, and reinforced-toe safety shoes.
- Position may require periods of physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
- Position requires continuous standing for periods of 4-8 hrs.
- Position requires physical mobility involving repeated bending and stretching.
- Must be able to safely lift articles of a minimum of 25 lbs.
Physical Demands
- Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
- Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Benefits
Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Retirement Program (401k)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
