Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Pac Worldwide Corporation; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pac Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot packaging machinery in a fast-paced production setting. You will follow work orders, perform changeovers, and maintain quality and safety standards on the line.

You will be responsible for reading instructions, adhering to safety rules, sustaining clean work areas, and completing maintenance requests as needed to keep production flowing and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work orders and instructions.
• Read safety rules and measurements (ruler).
• Able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and good attendance to support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain a machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Complete necessary changeovers and proper shift turnover processes.
• Meet production and throughput standards and follow machine operating procedures.
• Maintain plant safety, housekeeping, and clean work areas; use PPE as required.
• Support quality checks and documentation per procedures.

Job description

Job Description

Description

As the Machine Operator, you will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain a machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining standard operations of the machine including making adjustments and changes depending on the situation and work order requirements. You will become proficient at machine maintenance and techniques to achieve product quality standards. The Machine Operator must adhere to all plant safety standards and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment around machinery. Good time management, interpersonal skills and attention to detail are required for success in this position. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or its equivalency and at least 6 months of manufacturing work history, as well as the desire to work with a team to meet shared goals and achieve product quality standards.

1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday
Weekly Pay with Paid Breaks!
Starting Pay: $20.75/hour and up for highly qualified candidates based on experience, skills, and machine proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand work orders, including special instructions
• Print labels and adhere to finished goods and pallets
• Enter a Safety, Maintenance, and/or Planning request when needed
• Complete necessary changeovers in the allotted time
• Complete proper shift turnover process
• Demonstrate full proficiency and proper Operator techniques for at least one machine within Machine Group meeting quality standards. Machine Groups are currently defined as Paper, Poly, Sideweld/Wickets, and Auxiliary (Bubble, etc.)
• Meet production and throughput standards
• Execute machine operating procedures such as: adjust tension control, unwind, roll change, perform regular maintenance and adjustments and troubleshooting (specific tasks will vary per machine) Set up, operate, and maintain label applicator bander Case Sealing (Tape) machine, including adjustments and troubleshoot issues with the machines
• Move the punch, release liner, bubble piercer, and cooling bars safely and efficiently
• Understand and perform machine-specific Preventative Maintenance
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Housekeeping Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Plant Safety policies and procedures, including identifying the location of machine safety devices (E-Stop, light curtains, etc.), demonstrating and understanding the process of reporting all incidents, injuries, illnesses, and first aid, demonstrating and understanding the proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and always using proper PPE for processes that require additional PPE
• Safely and efficiently stop the machine for any reason or concern such as safety, quality, production, or jams
• Safely and efficiently clean the knife of foreign debris and add glue to the glue tank, when needed
• Inspect and utilize hoist safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by removing scrap, dumping trash, keeping floors swept, etc.

Quality Duties and Responsibilities:

• Display proficiency in all quality processes and procedures, including quality checks, detection of defects, and carton configuration, etc.
• Utilize all quality tools and equipment necessary, including rulers, thickness gauges, force gauges, etc.
• Verify raw material is correct
• Make production entries without errors in allotted time

Teamwork, Training, & PAC Values Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a team with all PAC Team Members by communicating and cooperating in a clear and professional manner
• Communicate all concerns regarding safety, quality, or production to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain good attendance
• Successfully complete and pass Core Operator Training Modules for designated machine group
• Successfully complete a basic Leadership/Communication training
• Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of running a CM Machine

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Qualifications:

General:

• Capable of reading work instructions
• Capable of reading safety rules
• Capable of reading a ruler
• Able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-pace environment

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or its equ