Garnett Operator

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeco LLC is seeking a Machine Operator for pillow production. You will set up and control filling machines, ensure product quality, and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to safety and teamwork are essential as you verify materials and maintain correct weights throughout production.

The role emphasizes adherence to processes, reliable attendance, and maintaining a clean, safe work area on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks at a fast pace.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Reliable with good attendance.
• High level of adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling line and report equipment problems to supervisor or maintenance.
• Maintain production efficiency and ensure materials meet specifications, including verifying BOM.
• Follow First Good Pillow process and ensure correct filling material is used.
• Maintain specified weight and monitor for foreign matter.
• Keep work area clean and follow lock-out procedures for safety.

Skills

Independent work

Reading & writing

Fast-paced production

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Quality focus

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

OVERVIEW:

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up the machine for production cycles, controlling and adjusting the machine if needed and filling raw materials into the machine in order to produce pillows of various shapes and sizes. Works efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive environment necessary in the production of pillows with accuracy and speedto achieve company expectations necessary to meet and exceed customer demands.

This position places a strong significance on effective teamwork, clear communication, sound judgment, safety orientation, achieving and maintaining production efficiency and a dedication to the quality of our product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the quality of the product meets the product specifications.
• Observes all Safety Rules and responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Performs duties of general help and job assignments as required.

All Keeco associates play a crucial role in meeting our customer requirements and are expected after initial training to perform with minimal supervision. Associates may be asked to assist with other duties and work in other departments when needed to meet those requirements.

OPERATOR DUTIES

• Utilize filling equipment assigned to the line and report any equipment problems to the supervisor and/or maintenance immediately based on departmental process.
• Maintain production efficiency, and ensure quality of raw materials and finished goods meet product specifications to include:
  • Verifying components with Bill of Material (BOM)
• Comply with First Good Pillow process.
• Makes certain proper filling product is being used.
• Accurately maintains specified weight.
• Being observant of foreign matter in filling material and reporting same to supervisor.
• Responsible for overall appearance of product being filled.
• Maintains fast-paced in production process to ensure efficiency standards are on target.
• Sets lapper stops, machine’s speed, and cutter rolls to maintain the proper weight and size of specified batt.
• Report all scrapped product as well as any discrepancies in order to ensure an accurate count.
• Watch out for bottle necks and follow departmental procedure/supervisor instruction in managing.
• Performs general machine maintenance when instructed
• Maintain clean work area to include raw materials including fiber and finished goods off the floor.
• Follows all lock-out procedures when working on machined or going behind safety gates.

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, write and follow directions
• Ability to work repetitive jobs at a fast pace.

Experience and Proficiency in Competencies necessary to be successful in role:

• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong teamwork with ability to Establish and Maintain Relationships in a professional manner
• Exhibits a high Sense of Urgency and works well under pressure
• Possess a Positive Manner and Approach
• Practices Sound Judgement
• Adaptable and Flexible
• High level of Reliability to include maintaining good attendance
• High level of superior quality standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate spends most of time standing. Also required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and maneuver around production equipment throughout the shift. The Associate is occasionally required to balance., stoop and bends regularly to move/lift material or equipment (typically less than 50 lbs).

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Manufacturing / Production Floor: While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however there may be areas designated as Hearing Protection required and provided earplugs are mandatory in those areas.

Not all areas of the plant and warehouse are climate controlled and exposure to heat and/or cold can occur. The Associate is frequently exposed to dust and floating particles used in the manufacturing, storage and inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Keeco LLC is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, natural origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.