Production Line Operator- Multiple Shifts

SUMMARY

Leads in the set up and operation of a production line by interpreting production requirements and by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads and directs the operation of the assigned production line(s) and associated production equipment to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Ensures complete appropriate documentation, work instructions, work orders, etc. are available to all employees for setup, operation, monitoring, and maintaining the production line.
• Reads and interprets production work orders to determine that appropriate machine process settings are used to control machine settings, menus, recipes, or other process variables.
• Verifies that production line setup is correct in accordance with standard practices, machine setup instructions, and work instructions and that product conforms to requirements by reference to product specifications, test results, control charts, visual samples or other means of defining acceptance criteria.
• Maintains equipment by performing and directing the team in performing and documenting the prescribed activities. 
• Assures proper safety rules and requirements are observed and refers any unresolved safety issues to the Shift Manager.
• Assures good housekeeping and workplace organization are maintained.
• Refers worker grievances or disciplinary issues to Shift Manager for action.
• Ensures proper control, accounting, reporting, and preservation of raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.  Five years team experience in a like manufacturing environment is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and fractions. Ability to read and interpret charts used for process control.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Operate various production software programs to perform equipment setup and make data entries.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in environment with a moderate noise level.
• Ability to work in environment with excessive heat and vibration. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to get along well with co-workers.