What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Lead position at ARGLASS V-F1 LLC?
Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.
We are seeking a Packaging Lead to join the team in Valdosta, GA
Status of hire: Full time/direct hire
Industry: glass bottle manufacturing
Responsibilities:
The Packing Lead is responsible for inspecting material coming to packaging equipment for all types of visual and physical defects such as, improper cure, binder distribution and color, registration, dirt, damage, and poor workmanship. Puts aside defective material for later disposition. Reports consistent defects to Slot Manager.
- Operates a variety of equipment associated with industrial glass manufacturing.
- Arranges material to be loaded into packaging machine. Assures proper placement of product for a quality finished package.
- Sets-up, adjusts, and changes machines for product runs, all settings, within parameters and necessary for quality package.
- Loads bag making poly, strapping, or stretch wrap film in preparation for or during product run.
- Helps to minimize down time by adjusting and keeping all consumables loaded.
- Performs re-bag and rework as needed. Removes scrap from area around machine. Removes bag, strips off facing, and processes scrap and trash as directed.
- Assist other members of the crew in starting up the machine, changing machine over from one product to another, and in shutting down and cleaning the machine.
- Assists other crewmembers during emergencies such as fires, jams, wraps, etc
- Remains on assigned job until relieved, and as required, assists or relieves other members of the crew.
- Monitors wind-up for winding and securement problems. Opens and closes wind-up as needed to clear problems.
- As directed, instructs new or lesser experienced employees on the job.
- Performs clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed.
- Performs other related essential functions as directed, including duties of other classifications.
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Arglass policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents.
- Maintain an effective working relationship within functional area and with other departments ensuring effective and timely communication.
- Partner with other department to resolve issue and create new solutions.
- Maintain administrative records and activities.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and demanding position.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Ability to quickly learn the operation of employed business systems.
- Ability to analyse complex data and concisely present analysis results.
- Demonstration of continuous improvement processes to improve current systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly.
- Highly organized
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy
- Committed to continuous learning.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to traverse steps without assistance.
Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments
Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted.
Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
