Knife Operator Trainee - 7a & 7p shift

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc is seeking a production operator to produce envelope squares that meet quality standards while maximizing output and minimizing downtime. You will operate knife machines, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to keep production on track.

This role requires standing most of the shift, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and lifting up to 50 pounds; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues
• Check and maintain the quality of the envelope squares throughout each job by following company quality control procedures
• Set up knife machines for each job with minimal downtime
• Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
• Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be completed by the operator
• Keep knife machine and area around machine neat & clean
• Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
• Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status, and any other relevant information
• Perform routine maintenance on machine as directed by supervisor
• Duties include standing for most of the shift, repetitive hand & wrist motions, reaching with hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime
• Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by management
• Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
• Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company procedures

Job description

Job Purpose: To produce envelope squares that meet company quality standards while maximizing production and minimizing downtime

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues
2. Check and maintain the quality of the envelope squares throughout each job by following company quality control procedures
3. Set up knife machines for each job with minimal downtime
4. Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards
5. Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
6. Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be completed by the operator
7. Keep knife machine and area around machine neat & clean
8. Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
9. Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status, and any other relevant information
10. Perform routine maintenance on machine as directed by supervisor
11. Duties include standing for most of the shift, repetitive hand & wrist motions, reaching with hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime
12. Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by management
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
14. Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company procedures

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