What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Sofidel?
Packaging Operator
Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking Packaging Operators to join our converting team. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term career in a stable environment with opportunities for growth. We are building careers within our new operations and this role is a pivotal operations role that supports daily production.
Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012, Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham, Pa. and operates manufacturing plants in 10 additional states (Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, Mississippi, Minnesota, and North Carolina). The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the U.S. - with more than 6,500 employees.
Job Responsibilities:
To support the Converting Production by operating paper converting equipment to meet the production goal established for the line in a safe manner. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and ensuring that all products manufactured meet customer specifications. We produce products that meet and achieve superior quality and performance standards. As a critical member of the Operations team, this role continuously supports Sofidel’s Employee Personal Practice Policy. This position works closely with the Napkin Machine Operators, and the Material Handler roles. This role reports to the Converting Production Manager.
- Supports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
- Responsible for set-up, operation, and adjustment of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment.
- Perform with other staff operating the line, as a team collectively work to achieve established production rates.
- Document quality control, production and/or maintenance issues on respective reporting forms during operation of the line.
- Understand product specifications to ensure production of a quality finished product within the specification tolerances.
- Reads and comprehends production schedules, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment.
- Obey the established housekeeping rules and maintain an organized work area clean of obstacles, debris and loose material.
- Perform routine inspection of condition of the equipment and report to the Supervisor or the Maintenance department unusual equipment or operating problems.
- Assist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel in other production duties as needed.
Other Duties May Include:
- Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
- Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Support quality, housekeeping and sanitation standards as well as assuring customer satisfaction
- Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrate ability to use tools, measuring tape, calculators, and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify Supervisor of issues.
- Communicate in a manner that supports production- confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and other operators regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
- Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or six (6) to twelve (12) months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- SAP experience is a must.
- Ability to work in a cross functionally across departments and in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to learn and certify in Lift and Crane operation
