Machine Operator

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. is seeking a Blowmolding Production Machine Operator to support our production line.

You will follow the daily schedule and ensure the blowmolding machine is set up properly for your shift, reporting issues to the Shift Supervisor. You will perform routine quality checks and document them on quality control forms, including neck dimensions, material distribution, drop tests, and weight checks.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Machine Operator with basic mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Knowledge of 5S practices.
• Ability to climb stairs, sit and stand for long periods; lift up to 50 pounds.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily schedule.
• Verify that the machine is set up properly for the shift; notify Shift Supervisor of any machine-related issues.
• Perform quality checks and document them on quality control forms: neck dimension checks, material distribution checks, drop test every 2 hours, weight checks hourly.
• Mechanical and GMP duties: mold/color/material changes, cleaning the work area (blowmolder, grinder, grinding room), check downstream equipment for issues.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Mechanical skills

5S practices

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Description

• Follow daily schedule.
• The operator will verify that the machine is set up properly for the shift he is working. Operator will notify Shift Supervisor of any machine related issues

The Blowmolding Production Machine Operator is trained to perform the following tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow daily schedule.
• The operator will verify that the machine is set up properly for the shift he is working. Operator will notify Shift Supervisor of any machine related issues

Operator will perform the following quality checks and document them on quality control forms:

• Neck Dimension checks once per shift.
• Material Distribution checks once per shift.
• Drop test performed every 2 hours following drop test procedure.
• Weight checks and weight changes checked hourly.

Operator will be required to perform the following mechanical and GMP duties:

• Changes over equipment which includes mold changes, color changes and material changes.
• Cleaning work area which includes blowmolder, grinder and grinding room.
• Check downstream equipment for any issue.

Requirements

• Relevant experience as a Machine Operator - Basic mechanical skills & aptitude
• Knowledge of 5S Practices
• Mus be able to climb stairs, sit and stand for long periods; type for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities