Machine Operator

AndPak Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Plan

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

AndPak Inc. is seeking a manufacturing operator in Brooklyn Park, MN. The role involves learning and following all safety procedures for packaging equipment, setting up and assembling equipment, and monitoring operations to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include attending required on-the-job training, performing basic maintenance, and adhering to packaging process specifications. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read, write, and understand essential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand workplace language(s).
• Bilingual in Spanish or French a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate hand tools and instruments.
• Two years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must follow safety and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Attend on-the-job training and obtain trainer sign-off.
• Assemble equipment needed to run products.
• Monitor operations for defects and malfunctions.
• Test and verify product weight/measurement to ensure quality.
• Follow Packaging Process Specifications (PPS).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with rules.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks as directed.
• Wear safety shoes and PPE at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish or French)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Category: Manufacturing

SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a variety of machine operating duties that include learning all safety procedures of packaging equipment as well as setup, assembly, monitoring, maintenance and operations of the equipment. Continually adheres to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce quality products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and follow all safety procedures related to the setup and operation of packaging equipment, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Attend any OJT (on-the-job training) required for each individual type of equipment used as part of your job. This includes meeting the minimum required hours of use for that equipment and being signed off by your trainer and manager. OJT sign off is a must before you are cleared to use the equipment.
• Assemble equipment required to run a given product.
• Monitor machine operations to detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions.
• Test and evaluate product and verify product weight or measurement to ensure quality standards.
• Check job PPS (Packaging Process Specification) for instructions.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform various general maintenance duties, as instructed by supervisor or manager.
• Safety shoes (toe protection/slip resistant) and PPE must be worn at all times.

Addev Materials is the parent company of Andpak. At Addev Materials, we combine our expertise in high-performance materials and industrial know-how to design tailor-made materials solutions that meet the technical challenges of industry. Addev has 800 employees spread out amongst 30 companies world-wide. Addev's markets and product solutions include: Chemicals and Consumables, Aerospace & Defense, Engineered Adhesive Solutions, Healthcare & Wellness, Adhesives & Tapes, Industry & Electronics, Insulation & Thermal solutions, Power & Mobility.

At Andpak, we help you to improve your supply chain by offering packaging solutions for chemicals with tailor made small-pack formats to suit your needs at your point of use. Our specialty is packing pastes, coatings, resins, paints, sealants, mastics, putties, adhesives, lubricants, greases, solvents and powders. Andpak also takes care of traceability, shelf life and labelling.

Our benefit offerings include 2 medical plans (depending on your location), a dental plan and a vision plan, a Flexible Spending Plan, a 401(k) with a company match, company- sponsored and optional, supplemental life insurance and long-term and short-term disability (depending on your location).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Bilingual in Spanish or French a plus.
• Have mechanical aptitude to operate basic hand tools and instruments.
• Minimum of two years of experience in same or associated field.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must be able to interpret/understand documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance instructions.
• Must have pallet jack experience; forklift certification preferred (training will be provided)
• Good communication skills are required.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to work as a creative, flexible, innovative, and effective member of a team.
• Must be able to work overtime and flexible hours as needed.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, count accurately, and perform simple math.
• Must be punctual with good attendance.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs., additional weight with assistance.