Liquids Operator

brightinnovationlabs; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Innovation Labs in the United States is seeking a Production/Machine Operator to control and operate manufacturing equipment on the floor. You will prepare machines, test readiness, and monitor performance to ensure smooth production.

This role requires strict adherence to client specifications, quality standards, and safety rules. You will assist with setups, maintenance, and troubleshooting while keeping production logs up to date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous working experience in similar Production/Manufacturing positions is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Flexibility with schedule and shift work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange machine at the beginning of production run to ensure everything is in order.
• Test the machine before main work begins to ensure it is in good condition for production.
• Clean machine parts after every production run.
• Set machine operation parameters (speed, size, shape) before line starts.
• Insert production materials and ensure correct setup for each line.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment before and after production runs.
• Follow client specifications and ensure high quality work.
• Update Production Supervisor on activity and progress.
• Assist with Equipment Set-Up, modifications and machine repairs.
• Troubleshoot production line issues as directed by Mechanic.
• Maintain equipment logs and perform preventive maintenance.
• Replenish and change labels.
• Lubricate machinery and replace consumables as needed.
• Ensure conveyors and lines run smoothly; manage spills and jams.
• Monitor work area for obstructions and delays; maintain safety.

Skills

Technical manuals

Multi-tasking

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Responsible for controlling and operating machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Arrange machine at the beginning of production run to ensure that everything is in order
• Test the machine before main work begins to be sure that it is in good condition for production
• Clean machine parts after every production run
• Set all machine/equipment operation information such as speed, size and shape into machine before line begins to run
• Insert all production materials in various parts of machine/equipment where they are supposed to be to enhance production output
• Ensures that machines are calibrated and recalibrated before and after production run
• Strictly adhere to client job specification and ensure good quality work
• Update Production Supervisor regularly on production activity and progress
• Assist with Equipment Set-Up, modifications and machine repairs
• Assist in troubleshooting production line failures as directed by Mechanic
• Help in maintaining equipment logs and performing equipment preventive maintenance
• Replenish and change labels
• Bring liquid to filling lines and ensure that the correct size liquid is set up for each filling line
• Lubricate machinery. Replace/replenish: capping wheels, video jet ink and make-up fluid, tapes and labels
• Adjust conveyors. Fix machine spills and jams
• Inspect work area and ensures that line is free from anything that can cause obstruction or delay in production
• Monitors machine and equipment closely to detect any signs of malfunctioning that may affect the quality of work and tackles it immediately to avoid it getting worse
• Promote compliance with Bocchi Laboratories' policies, procedures, quality standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as safety and environmental regulations. Participate, as required, in safety and GMP training sessions, and other company training sessions.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, have good knowledge of mechanical devices
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility with schedule including shift work
• Capable of working effectively as part of a multifunctional team
• Great communication skills
• Capable of working effectively as part of a multifunctional team

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, to walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day depending on shift assigned.

Overtime may be required with very little notice.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous working experience in similar Production/Manufacturing positions is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Bilingual is considered a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be proficient in English. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

OTHER DUTIES

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or member of the HR staff.