Lead Operator / Line Chief

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