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Lead Operator / Line Chief

CKS Packaging, Inc.
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Lead Operator/Line Chief Needed- Kansas City, MO (64161)

CKS Packaging, Inc., a leader and growing manufacturer of rigid plastic containers is looking for an experienced a Line Chief/Lead Operator (Aoki, Uniloy, Grupo, Rocheleau, and Kautex experience is a plus) to join one of our plants in Kansas City, MO. Pay rates will depend on skills and experience.

What’s In it for You?

  • Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Paid vacation, bonus and sick days after one year of service
  • Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits at modest employee contributions
  • 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that machine operators are assigned and in place at start of shift
  • Provide direction and training for operators
  • Perform plant start-up and shutdown procedures
  • Ensure that production equipment is operating to optimum efficiency
  • Start and stop production equipment as needed
  • Start and stop support equipment as needed (i.e. grinders, compressors, chillers, etc.)
  • Break down grinders to clear jams
  • Make parison weight adjustments both manually and using the PLC
  • Make parison program adjustments using the PLC
  • Make parison swing adjustments
  • Adjust material system settings as required
  • Monitor and maintain material levels. Troubleshoot and correct material flow issues (i.e. running out of material)
  • Maintain all downstream labeling equipment
  • Set up blow pin heights and adjust blow pin cushion speed as required
  • Calibrate carriage and transport stations
  • Clean ink jet coders as required
  • Make extruder speed, inflate air, and support air adjustments as needed
  • Complete daily operator machine report and update machine downtime log as needed
  • Maintain Operation Excellence standards of housekeeping- sweeping, mopping, wiping down equipment where necessary
  • Troubleshoot and repair processing issues
  • Assist in changeovers as needed
  • Monitor finished product flow from extruder to packaging equipment. Be able to clear jams and resume process flow as needed
  • Monitor and maintain material levels
  • Assist utility and packaging employees and assist in giving breaks as needed
  • Fill in when Production Supervisor is absent and complete all required reports and paperwork
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in plant operations and processing of HDPE containers or related products/industries
  • Familiarity with blow molding/dairy bottle experience is a plus (Aoki, Uniloy, Grupo, Rocheleau and Kautex)
  • Familiarity with plant tools and equipment
  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively
  • Bilingual- English/Spanish is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Hourly pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • What pay rate/range are you seeking?

Experience:

  • Plastics blow molding: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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