Production Line Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of a Production Line Operator is to operate and maintain bottling and packaging equipment and systems in a safe and efficient manner in order to produce quality products that meet customer specifications. This role is responsible for ensuring that the production line is running at optimal capacity and that all products meet the required safety and quality standards. The Production Line Operator must have the ability to troubleshoot any mechanical or electrical issues that may arise and also be able to perform maintenance and repairs as needed. They must also be able to read and understand blueprints and schematics, as well as have a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping

of some equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers). No

mechanical work is performed without prior approval.

• Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report and Carton Top Load Report.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required.
• Bale plastic, cardboard and contaminated bottles when needed; grind bottles when needed.
• Raw materials : keep bottle caps, labels, cartons, trays, tray and pallet wraps (plastic rolls) and pallet glue for hot melt tanks in adequate amounts to ensure continuous smooth running of equipment and operation.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out hourly inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Responsible for reporting all quality defects.
• Ability to work in all assigned areas of production; perform relief duties when required.
• Stack, tie and label unused carton; troubleshoot minor production line issues; perform relief duties.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.