Equipment Operators (2nd and 3rd shift)

Kdc One; Beech (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc One in Ohio is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate and maintain major production line equipment (fillers, labelers, bottle sorters, and auto-packers) in a safe, compliant, and cost-conscious environment.

You will perform minor repairs, support maintenance, conduct quality inspections, update production boards, assist training, and back up the Team Lead as needed, while following SOPs and GMPs.

Qualifications

• One year operating major packaging equipment such as fillers, labelers, bottle sorters and auto-packers.
• In lieu of diploma or GED, years of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain major packaging equipment (fillers, labelers, bottle sorters, auto-packers).
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to maximize production and identify malfunctions.
• Assist with preventive maintenance; support mechanics when needed.
• Conduct finished goods inspections to ensure quality and correct labeling/codes.
• Maintain clean and orderly production area per GMPs and FDA guidelines.
• Update production boards or scan bar codes to track downtime events.
• Assist in the training of new or existing employees.
• Back-up to the Team Lead as requested by Management.
• Complete SOPs, Work Instructions, and paperwork per company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information and other sensitive data.
• Exhibit regular attendance and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Training others

Downtime tracking

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

HMI

Job description

Summary:

The This position is responsible for operating and maintaining major equipment on the production lines in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOP’s), work instructions (WI) in a safe, efficient, cost effective and quality focused atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all Packaging Operator Responsibilities/accountabilities.
• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Operates and maintains major equipment, including but not limited to fillers, labelers, automated bottle sorters and auto-packers.
• Prepares and performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to maximize production runs or to identify equipment malfunctions or abnormal operations to the Process Mechanic and Team Leader or Management.
• Perform Assigned machine cleanings or fragrance or comas necessary assists Mechanics with Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Random or required finished good inspections throughout the shift to ensure finished products meet quality specifications and contain the correct codes on finished goods units and boxes.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes always maintaining a clean and orderly production area.
• Update production boards or scan appropriate bar codes to track production downtime events.
• Assist in the training of new or existing employees.
• Functions as a back-up to the Team Lead as requested by Management.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information,and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one year operating a major equipment including but not limited to fillers, labelers, automated bottle sorters and auto-packers)
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent is highly preferred. In lieu of a Diploma or GED, years of experience, knowledge, skills and fit will be considered.

SAP and HMI experience preferred.