Assistant Operator - Die Cut - Day

Jimmy Jazz; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz is seeking a Die Cut Assistant Operator to support the die-cut production line in our Richmond, VA facility. You will feed material at the die-cut machine, assist the operator with setup, changes, and quality checks, and perform routine machine tasks as directed.

The role requires basic math, reading of safety and procedure documents, and ability to use common material handling equipment. You will work in a fast-paced environment with PPE provided and strict adherence to GMP and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read safety rules and machine procedures.
• Ability to use material handling equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Feed material at the die cut machine and assist with setup and changes.
• Operate machine controls under supervision to start/stop and adjust as needed.
• Record data on required forms and maintain line documentation.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup, and quality checks.
• Maintain area cleanliness and comply with GMP, PPE, HACCP, and JSA rules.

Skills

Material handling

RF scanner use

Reading procedures

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

WMS

Pallet jack

Powered industrial truck

Overhead crane

Moisture meter

Job description

• Job Category Production Technical
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT Hourly

The Die Cut Assistant Operator is the responsible for feeding material at the die cut machine; assisting the machine operator with set up, utility, and quality tasks; and performing machine-operating tasks as directed by the machine operator.

Operations

• Load roll at /roll stand and set up splice/quick change to maintain production rate.
• Use process specific material handling equipment (electric pallet jack/ manual pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) to transfer pallets/rolls of material.
• Use machine controls to operate machine either independently by performing authorized operating tasks in the absence of a machine operator or as directed by the machine operator to start, stop, or to make adjustments.
• Use RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and u se Warehouse Management System and to generate labels.

Quality Control

• Inspect material/rolls at feeder section for defects and to ensure conformance to customer and product specifications.

Support

• Assist the operator with changeovers, machine set up, and machine adjustments as required based on product requirements.
• Assist the operator with operating and troubleshooting machine problems at die cut machine to maintain the production process and run machine at established rate.

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Record data on specified forms and complete required line documentation.

Maintenance

• Perform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Compliance/other tasks

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, and JSA regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use and operate process specific material handling equipment (manual/electric pallet jack, powered industrial truck, overhead crane) and moisture meter. Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Basic mathematics (i.e. counting), basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferred.

Experience

• 1+ year of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
• Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to continuously use hands and fingers to position items and arms to reach as needed.
• Able to frequently bend, move about the work area.
• Able to occasionally remain in a stationary position, ascend and descend steps, push and pull objects.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting 50 pounds occasionally.

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.