Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA seeks a production associate for the 3rd shift (Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with overtime on weekends. The role emphasizes PPE usage, adherence to SOPs, daily status updates, and continuous improvement through KAIZEN and 5S practices.

A High School or GED is required, with opportunities to cross-train across manufacturing processes. This non-managerial position supports safe, efficient production and aims to minimize waste while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• High School or GED minimum.

Responsibilities

• Accurate & consistent use of PPE (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, uniform).
• Receive daily work assignments and follow SOPs to complete production.
• Report deviations to status boards and discuss with leads/managers.
• Engage in daily status board meetings and propose solutions.
• Review and suggest improvements to SOPs.
• Identify wastes and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Perform 5S routines to maintain high standards.
• Seek cross-training opportunities across processes to add value.
• Utilize downtime to learn new processes and implement improvements.

Skills

KAIZEN

5S

PPE Safety

Cross-training

Continuous improvement

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Shift Information: 3rd shift

Your shift schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, 10:00PM – 6:30AM, overtime as needed including weekends.

Salary- 23.50 hourly + 1.00 shift differential

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (job duties and responsibilities):

• Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment’s (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process)
• Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base.
• Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment’s etc related) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager.
• Be active and engaged into the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions.
• Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements.
• Engaged in daily & weekly 5S routines to achieve high 5S Standard and Sustain it.
• Constantly look for the cross-training opportunities within different manufacturing processes & better ways to add value.
• Use the downtime efficiently to learn the new processes & run improvements from the status board activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

• High School or GED minimum.

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