Machine Operator I ( 12hr. shifts, 545pm-6am) $18.50/hr. with $1.00 shift d at TekniPlex

Decatur, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine operation, Quality inspection, Manufacturing, Safety compliance, Production logging, Material handling, Scrap grinding, Recycle system management, Set-up assistance, Basic mathematics, Documentation, Lifting, Attention to detail

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assists Production Tech with order processing, changes and set-up. 2. Bags, boxes or palletizes finished product. 3. Performs quality inspections and tests. 4. Positions sheet rolls on unwind stand and starts sheet into formers and through the trim press. 5. Assists in the production and operation of manufacturing process equipment. 6. Prepares production logs, product tags and time cards as necessary. 7. Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system. 8. Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment. 9. Remains compliant with SQF / BRC / HACCP requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy”. 10. Other duties as assigned. 11. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, on a 2.2.3 rotation, 545pm-6am. 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Previous experience in manufacturing a plus. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract up to three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS NONE PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear. The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 12 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, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.

Responsibilities

The Machine Operator assists with production set-up, operates manufacturing equipment, and performs quality inspections on finished products. They are also responsible for maintaining production logs, managing scrap materials, and adhering to strict food safety and housekeeping policies.