Machine Operator/Associate 3rd shift

SUMMARY:

The machine operator will be responsible for operating a vertical/horizontal injection molding press or hand assembly. They will be responsible for setting the parts, cycling the press and removing the finished goods and placing them into a box for shipment. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. This position reports to Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager. This role will be for 3rd shift hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must communicate on a daily basis with all shift managers, shift supervisors, quality managers, process techs and operators.
• Must follow all process improvements, Work Instructions, IATF 16949:2016 and FSSC 22000
• Compliance/customer requirements
• Review inspection plan, all Work Instructions, Quality Alerts and control samples prior to running production.
• Correctly record scrap on Production/Scrap Talley Sheets.
• Responsible for packing quality parts into boxes and making boxes.
• Correct application of all internal labels when required.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality requirements, operator Work Instructions.
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with Supervisors.
• Follow instructions from shift supervisors, quality techs, quality manager and plant manager.
• Provide assistance to support production as needed.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system.
• Responsibility of 5s and cleanliness in the shop.
• Responsible for keeping rate on the molding machine.

All personnel working on Food Grade presses or assembly must notify supervisor immediately if they are ill or if they have any concerns that would potentially jeopardize food safety. Personnel must be aware of the relevance and importance of their individual activities in contributing to food safety.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned in the support of the company’s needs, goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail, good hand/eye dexterity and ability to cross-train into other areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. Plastic injection molding background is helpful, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math abilities, add, subtract, divide and multiply.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Basic problem solving and reasoning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill are important.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must be willing to obtain certifications as the job warrants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, excluding breaks and lunch. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IATF 16949:2016 and FSSC 22000 Requirements:

• 1.00 Mgmt. Responsibilities Process Flow

WI 1.002 Key Measurables

WI 1.005 Continual Improvements

• 2.00 Resource Management Process Flow

WI 2.001 Training

• 3.00 Product Realization Process Flow

WI 3.004 Manufacturing

• WI 3.011 Product identification and traceability

WI 3.015 Authorities and Responsibilities

WI 3.016 Good Manufacturing practices for FDA Compliance

WI 3.017 Sanitation Guidelines for FDA Compliance

• 4.00 Purchasing Procedure Flow

WI 4.003 Hazardous Chemicals

WI 4.004 First in First Out

• 6.00 Control of Non-Conforming Product Process Flow

WI 6.001 Non-Conforming Product

WI 6.002 Rework

• 9.00 Preventive Actions Process Flow

WI 9.003 Lock out Tag out

• 10.00 Control of Documents Procedure Flow

WI 10.001 Document and Data Control

• 11.00 Control of Records Procedure Flow

WI 11.001 Control of Records