What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant/Manufacturing - Adjuster position at Schwarz Partners LP?
STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company, is currently seeking an Adjuster in Charlotte, NC. The primary responsibility of the Adjuster is to serve as the technical and operational leader for a designated group of bag machines. Duties focus on safety, operational efficiencies, machine uptime, instruction and guidance to the group operators, reporting and the overall performance of the machine group/shift. This position is located at 1201 Westinghouse Blvd in Charlotte, NC.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION
High School Diploma minimum required
Leadership skills and ability to work as an independent thinker
Proven team-oriented mindset
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
Fluent in English required
Fluency in Spanish a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standard production/manufacturing environment; Plants can be hot noisy, exhibit vibrations have, uneven surfaces mechanical hazards, dust/dirt, odor/fumes; work performed inside.
OTHER INFORMATION
Personal Protective Equipment required for the job: Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets
Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION
- Proven experience in operating a bag machine per production standards and output
- Actively check bag quality (both for defects and predictive changes to bag attributes)
- Maintain machine - Make comprehensive machine adjustments and lead major machine adjustments effort as needed to ensure quality and efficiency – See position tier levels for specific tasks
- Keep machine running at optimal speeds
- Interact, train and mentor all employees within the machine group
- Maintain cleanliness of machine group and work area
- Convey to the Production Superintendent any pending or current conditions that may impede the output of the machine group.
- Oversee the accurate, complete documentation of daily shift paperwork
- Perform any and all job assignments/functions as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.
- Lead PM activities (via dedicated or rotating schedule)
- Maintain a positive, instructive attitude every day to foster employee job satisfaction
- Effectively manage the machine group’s performance (all operators)
- Maximize uptime through optimal adjustments and time-efficient repair of machine during breakdowns
- Mentor group Operators and Adjuster Trainees
- Act as the area leader for meeting/exceeding production standards
- Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution
- Adheres to all safety policies, including always wearing required PPE, and sets an example to others for model safety behavior
- Detailed understanding of quality defects, including how to detect as well as what to do if observed
- Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact
- Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member
- Additional duties as assigned by Production Superintendent
High School Diploma minimum required
Leadership skills and ability to work as an independent thinker
Proven team-oriented mindset
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
- Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines
- Ability to work beyond 8-hour shifts as needed and participate in weekend PM and maintenance efforts as needed; Days of work may be shifted to accommodate a 5 day work week
- Production-focused
- Take direction from Production Superintendent/General Manager
- High level of machine and mechanical knowledge
- Read and understand instructions and job information
- Excellent math and writing abilities
- Desire to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks
Fluent in English required
Fluency in Spanish a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Continuous standing and walking with minimal sitting.
- Able to bend, twist, kneel, crawl, and lay down on floor during cleanup/startup of machine – involves frequent, constant, continuous, and repetitious motions
- Frequent lifting overhead & carrying of cases that can weigh in excess of 35-lbs
- Frequent, regular pushing and pulling of paper rolls in excess of 1,500-lbs
- Frequent ladder and stair climbing
Standard production/manufacturing environment; Plants can be hot noisy, exhibit vibrations have, uneven surfaces mechanical hazards, dust/dirt, odor/fumes; work performed inside.
OTHER INFORMATION
Personal Protective Equipment required for the job: Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets
Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
