Machine Operator - Paragould - 2nd Shift

*** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.***

 E-Verify & EOE

Will be on our 2nd Shift, Monday thru Friday, 2:55PM to 11:00PM.    Offline Dept.                                                                    

PURPOSE 

To ensure efficient production and packaging of a quality product through safety, housekeeping, and run time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Determine with off going operator the status of line assigned for that day.
2. Ensure boxes, sheet and parts match the work order.
3. Inspect line greasers, oil, water and air to ensure functionality.
4. Check form and function of parts, first piece inspections and bi-hourly quality checks as required.
5. Trouble-shoot line and adjust the line for variability accordingly, (heat, vacuum, etc.)
6. Follow and maintain safety policies.
7. Keep accurate records of daily production, downtime, and give to supervisor at the end of shift log book.
8. Communicate and follow through with supervisor/group leaders directives.
9. Keep a clean and orderly work area.
10. Other duties as assigned by group leader, supervisor, or manager of division.

COMPETENCIES 

Possess good communication skills

Good technical skills

Must be detail oriented

Must possess good problem solving and decision-making skills

Must be quality minded

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must be safety-oriented

Able to work in a fast paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

1. Must have been a packer for at least six months.
2. Working knowledge of the Thermoforming process and techniques.
3. Be able to read and understand specifications.
4. Be able to work a computer and print production tags.
5. Must be honest, fair and possess good work ethics.
6. Be able to read a tape measure, six-inch scale, micrometer, and ZONTEC accurately.
7. Manage packers work breaks efficiently to allow minimum disruptions.
8. Current enrollment in or completion of the Anchor Operator Training Program.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or three to six months related experience and training with Work Keys Career Readiness Certification Silver Level or Higher; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Current enrollment in or successful completion of the Anchor Operator Training Program.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Incumbent needs a basic understanding of computers and printers.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

1. The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
2. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places.
3. Fumes or airborne particles.
4. Extreme heat (non-weather).
5. Exposure to high heat index during the summer months.
6. Risk of static shock and vibration.
7. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Grinders utilized in production area require constant hearing protection.
8. Working around grinder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

 and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

1.   The employee is on occasion required to smell.
2.   The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
3.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes: 
   1. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
   2. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
   3. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
   4. Peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
   5. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). 
4.   Working with maintaining material flow.
5.   Relieving packers for breaks.