Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Altium Packaging; Unionville (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Company holidays and vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Bonus potential

401(k) plan with company contributions

Rewards and recognition programs

Opportunities to make a difference in 

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Franklin, MA, is seeking a Production/Machine Operator to operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines and ensure bottle quality. You will follow safety policies, wear PPE, and work within a team to maintain line efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing bottle inspections, recording daily production reports, and assisting with preventive maintenance and minor repairs. The role involves overtime and physical tasks typical of a packaging plant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines to produce quality bottles.
• Follow safety policies, wear PPE and adhere to work schedule.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and blow mold process procedures.
• Perform bottle inspections and audits; document production reports.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Escalate bottle abnormalities and quality issues to leadership.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer

Blow mold experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address

1253 W Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Work Shift

8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)

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
  • Ensure 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.
  • Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
  • Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
  • Adhere to quality control and to blow mold process procedure.
  • Introduction to troubleshooting and resolving process problems.
  • Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
  • Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
  • Perform audits, weights and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
  • Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment.
  • Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
  • Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
  • Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and if needed into grinder.
  • Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
  • Move finished goods to designated area.
  • Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
  • Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
  • Receives instructions on specific job task 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 are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

Education

• Prefer 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing 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, and 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.

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Targeted Pay Range

$23.17 - $29.57

Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Company holidays and vacation days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning and training opportunities
• Bonus potential
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Opportunities to make a difference in the community

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.