Machine Operator Shift 1

Carolina-Container-A-Division-of-New-Indy; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina-Container-A-Division-of-New-Indy in the United States is seeking a Machine Operator responsible for setting up and operating designated department machines, sometimes computer-controlled, ensuring materials meet specifications.

You will run material through machines, inspect quality, follow safety rules, maintain a clean work area, and support efficiency standards; duties may expand with business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, production schematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Team-oriented and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machines.
• Run material through machine according to company specifications.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications.
• Inspect and maintain quality of product.
• Responsible for meeting all quality and efficiency standards.
• Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Production schematics

Teamwork

Self-directed

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for all set up and operation of machines in designated department. Operators may work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet up and operation of various machines.Run material through machine according to company specifications.Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications.Ensure all inventory entries are complete and accurate.Inspect and maintain quality of product.Responsible for meeting all quality and efficiency standards.Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines.Test operation of machines periodically.Special projects as business dictate.Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment can be at times loud.Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrationsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNo license RequiredOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Must be 18 years of ageMachine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.Ability to work a flexible scheduleAbility to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, production schematics.Ability to work in a fast paced environment.Team-oriented and self-directed.