Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Altium Packaging; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 3,134,040 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Machine Operator in Tracy, California. The role involves operating blow-mold and injection molding machines, ensuring the production of quality bottles, and adhering to safety and quality control standards.

Candidates should have blow mold experience, basic mathematical and computer skills, and preferably a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $22.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience preferred.
• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE.
• Operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines to produce quality bottles.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer experience

Blow mold experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator

Location Address: 75 W Valpico Road, Tracy, California 95376

Work Shift: 8hr-2nd 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, ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adheres to quality control and blow mold process procedure.
• Introduces 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.
• Performs audits, weights and quality checks (machines may vary by site).
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on blow-mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Picks up dropped bottles, places into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated area.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and others.
• Prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job tasks 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

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.
• Prefer High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Demands

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 may occasionally be 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

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. Noise level usually loud. Temperature fluctuates between hot and cold. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in the production department and other designated areas.

Targeted Pay Rate

$22.75

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.