Assistant Operator

Specialized Packaging Group; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Packaging Group in Sidney, OH is seeking a Full Time Associate Technician to support manufacturing by setting up, operating, and maintaining packaging machinery, ensuring product quality and maximizing efficiency. You will interpret work orders and blueprints, monitor production, report issues, and perform routine maintenance while following safety procedures.

This role requires standing, bending, and lifting up to 60 lbs, with occasional overtime and no travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work instructions and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours plus occasional overtime.
• Ability to self-manage time and support multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Machine Operator in setting up and operating production equipment.
• Interpret and follow work orders, blueprints, and supervisor instructions.
• Monitor machine operation and report issues.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure specifications.
• Package, label, and store finished products per instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate production status and maintenance needs with team.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Effective communication

Time management

Overtime readiness

Job description

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Full Time Associate_Technician Sidney, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1294

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Annually

SPG Mission: Transforming our customers’ businesses with innovative, sustainable, protective packaging solutions.

Job Objective: An Assistant Operator supports manufacturing production by setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery, ensuring product quality, and maximizing efficiency.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intendedto identify the essential functions andrequirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Assist the Machine Operator in setting up and operating production equipment.
• Accurately interpret and follow work orders, blueprints, and instructions from supervisors or operators.
• Monitor machine operation and report any issues to the Machine Operator or Supervisor.
• Remove finished products, inspect for defects, ensure product meets specifications, identify any issues with the machines or raw materials.
• Package, label, and store finished products according to instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, and making minor adjustments to the machines.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures and monitor all work processes to maintain a safe working environment.
• Effectively communicate with machine operators, supervisors, and other team members about production status, quality issues, safety issues, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, certifications, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education & Experience: N/A

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read and understand work instructions, as well as to communicate effectively.

Ability to work scheduled work hours, along with occasional required overtime.

Ability to effectively self-manage time and service multiple areas.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical requirements include:

Bending, reaching, stretching, kneeling, and stooping.

Standing for up to 8 hours at a time.

Frequently lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 30 lbs., and occasionally up to 60 lbs.

Travel: None.

Working Conditions: The work environment for this position is a warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather which exposes the employee to outdoor conditions.