What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at CKS Packaging, Inc.?
Machine Operators Needed- Urbana, IL
Join CKS Packaging, Inc. and become a part of one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rigid plastic containers. CKS employees are the heart of our company, and we continue to invest in their success through work-life balance and comprehensive benefits. We welcome candidates of all skill levels.
Come join our team today!
Who Should Apply?
- Anyone with mechanical experience such as production utility worker, manufacturing employee, HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, contractor, construction trades, handyman
- Anyone interested in a career path that can include higher levels of Machine Operator, Maintenance, Process Tech roles for good performers
- Anyone interested CKS Packaging will providing them paid training
- Anyone interested in a steady schedule, stable company
- Experienced Extrusion Molding Machine Operators
- Experienced Blow Mold Operators (including PET or HDPE resin, Bekum, Fisher, Uniloy, Aoki, Sidel, 1Blo, and/or Rocheleau machinery) is a plus, but not required
- Machine Operator Trainees (mechanical experience such as HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, handyman, construction trades are all encouraged to apply)
Responsibilities
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
- Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
- Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.
- Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
- Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
- Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
- Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work
- Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
- Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
- Verify material usage per standards
- Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
- Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
- Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Operators as needed.
- Assist in the training of new Operators.
- Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Understand, follow, and enforce all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Shifts Available
- 1st Shift (Monday - Saturday) 7am-3pm
- 2nd Shift (Monday - Saturday) 3pm -11pm
- 3rd Shift (Monday - Saturday) 11pm-7am
What’s In it for You?
- Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Vacation eligibility after one year of service.
- Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions available 1st of month after hire date
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What pay rate (or range) are you seeking?
Experience:
- Mechanical or Machine Operator: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
