Line Operator - 3rd Shift

CREMER North America, LP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Cremer North America, LP is seeking a Line Operator 1 to support bottle loading on the front and back of the production line and assist with frontline operations. This role requires lifting, standing for extended periods, and clear communication with team members to maintain efficient production and quality standards.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety rules, PPE usage, and collaboration with maintenance and QA teams to ensure consistent line performance and product quality in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or earning within a designated period following date of hire.
• At least 2 years of continuous work history with 1 company required.
• Mechanical/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bottle loading on the front and back of the line.
• Feed product to conveyors, adjust guide rails as needed.
• Inspect product quality and report malfunctions to supervision.
• Follow QA procedures and documentation practices to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and wear required PPE.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisors to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Prolonged standing

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Reporting directly to the shift supervisor, the Line Operator 1 will ensure continuous and effective bottle loading practices in the front and back of the line to ensure maximum operation and will provide additional operational line support as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED or earning within a designated period of time following date of hire.

Kind & Length of Experience:

• At least 2 years of continuous work history with 1 company required.
• Mechanical/manufacturing experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift over 50 pounds
• Frequently lift up to 40 lbs to work with equipment and product
• Frequently perform repetitive reaching, grasping and lifting of product, materials and boxes weighing up to 40lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently required to understand and follow verbal communication
• Frequently required to provide clear written communication
• Wear personal safety equipment as required
• Utilize cognitive abilities to effectively communicate with internal customers to understand requests
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently stand, walk, squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, bend or twist the neck and trunk.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS

• Ability to effectively feed product and material to conveyors, hoppers, and other production line equipment
• Inspect product for malfunctions or quality errors; report all to supervisory and/or management
• Make minor adjustments to guide rails based upon product specifications
• Ensure all bottling and packaging meets quality standards while packing product for shipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Perform light janitorial duties to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Effectively follow Quality Assurance procedures and documentation practices
• Positively interact with co-workers in a manner that ensures good work flow and organization
• Follow production schedule as required
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001)/Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHS&S) management system
• Conform with the EHS&S Policy and the Cardinal Rules
• Maintain a safe and secure workplace and meet environmental site requirements
• Support the EHS&S objectives and targets, and any specific action plans or management programs assigned
• Understand the EHS&S risks and impacts of the employee's job and functional area, including appropriate controls and procedures
• Understand the EHS&S impacts/consequence that could result if specified procedures are not followed
• Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor or the EHS&S department
• Participate in required EHS&S training
• Other duties as requested.
• Provide prompt communication about plant issues to QA, engineering and or maintenance teams to help drive continuous improvement.

Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct:

• Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation
• Listen to our customers, suppliers, and employees
• Respond quickly to customer concerns
• Follow set guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, and food safety requirements
• Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety
• Report any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team to initiate action
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities
• Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers
• Strive for continued improvement
• Willing and eagerness to learn

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including childbirth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.