Machine Operator

Silgan Plastics; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Flora, IL, is seeking a Machine Operator to keep packaging lines running and produce items to exact specifications. You will emphasize safety, quality and housekeeping while documenting quality requirements and performing minor maintenance.

The role requires at least 6 months of machine operator experience and a GED; a high school diploma is preferred. Candidates should be willing to work 12-hour days or nights with overtime.

Qualifications

• GED required; high school diploma preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of machine operator experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to work 12-hour day/night shifts with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Keep machine running during shift and meet specs.
• Ensure safety, quality and housekeeping compliance.
• Document bottle quality requirements accurately.
• Communicate machine, process and quality issues effectively.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot tasks logically.
• Perform color changes when required.
• Conduct minor preventive maintenance on machines.
• Complete quality inspections and record in SPC software.
• Perform mechanical and process troubleshooting.
• Handle additional duties to support the plant.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Read and write

12-hour shift readiness

Education

GED

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

SPC Software

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Machine Operator is responsible for keeping machine running during their shift and producing items that meet the stablished specifications while also focusing Safety, Quality and Housekeeping.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards
• Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements
• Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals
• Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues
• Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks
• Comply with direction from supervisors and managers
• Perform and complete color changes when required
• Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift
• Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software
• Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant
• Perform any additional assigned duties as needed to support the plant

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EDUCATION:

Required: GED

Preferred: High school diploma

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 6 months as a machine operator.

Preferred: 1 year experience as a blow molding operator.

SKILLS:

Required: Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail.

Ability to enter machinery safely and unhindered by physical restriction.

Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime

Preferred: Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.