Machine Operator

Altium Packaging; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Machine Operator in Bessemer, Alabama. This role involves operating blow-mold, PET, and injection molding machines while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate safe work practices, possess basic mathematical and computer skills, and have experience in blow molding. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds. Join a team dedicated to maintaining high production standards and ensuring a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with blowing molding processes.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and practices.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines.
• Ensure compliance with production quality standards.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and quality control measures.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer experience

Blow mold experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address: 3152 Dublin Ln, Ste 102, Bessemer, Alabama 35022

Work Shift: 12hr-A Shift 7a-7:30p Bessemer (United States of America)

The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator is also responsible for following our company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduces preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adheres to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
• Introduces troubleshooting and resolves process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Performs audits, weigh checks and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshop and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Pickup dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated area.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and others.
• Prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job tasks by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

Education:

Preferred: High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Training:

Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

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. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle or feel, reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.