Machine Operator - 1st Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to support production by monitoring and maintaining warehouse equipment and machinery. You will operate machinery to meet efficiency targets, ensure correct materials are used, and perform basic maintenance with attention to safety standards.

The role requires alert reporting of equipment issues and adherence to Food Safety and Quality practices, with flexibility for additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Overtime may be required to meet production goals.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of line operations.
• Operate line equipment and basic computer hardware or software used on the line.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Operate machinery to meet production efficiency goals set by supervision.
• Identify equipment issues and report to supervisor promptly.
• Ensure raw materials are correct part numbers before loading.
• Perform basic maintenance on assigned machinery and assist with line setup and cleanup.
• Comply with all company manufacturing and safety policies.
• Report Food Safety and Quality concerns promptly to authorized personnel.
• Perform other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Overtime availability

Follow written instructions

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 50 pounds

Line operation computer use

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator is responsible to complete a variety of maintenance, development and operations tasks that promote the efficient production of MSI Express Inc. Their duties and responsibilities often include: Monitoring and maintaining warehouse equipment and machinery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The operator is responsible to understand all quality specifications associated with the machinery and operate the machinery or equipment in compliance with those standards.
• The operator is responsible to operate the machinery or equipment at speeds sufficient to accomplish the production efficiency goals set by the supervisor.
• The operator is responsible to recognize when the equipment is malfunctioning or operating at substandard speeds and immediately inform the supervisor.
• The operator is responsible to ensure that all raw materials required to operate the machinery or equipment are of the specified part number prior to being installed on the equipment.
• The operator is required to perform basic maintenance on the machinery or equipment to which they are assigned.
• The operator is required to assist in the cleanup and / or the setup of the line by stocking, reworking, troubleshooting and any other duties that will be required to keep the line functioning.
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence.
• The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE:

Minimum Qualifications/Skills

• To work overtime as needed.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift.
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly execute position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to identify different written forms, box labels and bottle codes.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for the line operation.

Working Conditions

• The work involves risks or discomforts, e.g. working around moving parts and equipment, which require some safety precautions and/or the use of protective safety equipment.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials.
• Moving mechanical parts.
• Noise levels that require the use of hearing protection.
• Temperature and humidity swings.
• Fumes associated with forklifts.
• Oil and grease used on machine parts for lubrication.
• Frequent moisture during the cleaning process of production area.
• Smells/Odors associated with the product and equipment maintenance including chemicals used during cleaning process and cleanup and non-toxic glue.
• Dust associated with corrugate boxes.
• Dust and wood fiber associated with wooden pallets.
• Allergen’s related to any food products related to product which may be in production.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required within your facility in the appropriate designated areas.
• Must require compliance with OSHA regulations or MSDS standards.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.