Night-Shift PET Packaging Operator

Andros Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The PET Douglas Operator monitors the packaging line, loads materials onto the feed belt, and oversees the flow through the Douglas machine and sealers to meet customer specifications. You will verify tray codes, inspect for leaks or damaged containers, and maintain continuous, efficient production.

Work requires strict safety adherence, ability to handle heavy lifting, and teamwork with supervisors and maintenance to ensure smooth line operation and proper replenishment of supplies on the

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, writing and literacy required.
• Ability to identify all machine and work center stop buttons, machine guards, belts, hoods, doors and safety warnings, among other items, to ensure safety and efficient operation of assigned machines.
• Previous experience, aptitude and/or willingness for hands-on mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn correctly in the Production Area.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
• Ability to safely use sharp instruments, hand tools, mechanical tools (such as wrenches, screwdrivers), and a Non-Powered Pallet Jack.
• Ability to safely use a hot glue gun and replace the glue stick as needed.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment where priorities change frequently.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Douglas machine that folds the packaging material trays, inserts product and seals the cartons on the individual product containers.
• Ensure correct cartons are being used according to customer specifications.
• Monitor for leaking or damaged product containers as they move into and out of the machine and down the conveyor.
• Constantly monitor and manually load packaging materials in the feeder, ensuring proper orientation as necessary for continuous, efficient and smooth machine operation according to specifications.
• Ensures Dates and Code markings are correct for the product, legible, accurate and meet all customer, quality and legal specifications as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• May remove and discard damaged, mis-coded, leaking or inadequate materials and products as determined by customer specifications and quality standards.
• Takes the initiative to determine if damaged cartons can be reworked and works to correct salvageable product.
• Records hourly checks for labels, leakers, dented cups, codes, film
• Loads shrink wrapper machine.
• Loads and operates sticker machine.
• Communicates with Supervisor and Production Materials Handlers to ensure replenishment of shrink wrap as needed for production flow.
• Starts and stops the Douglas Machine and conveyors, to match packaging operations at other points on the line (i.e., Filler Operations, Palletizer Operations, etc.).
• Monitor system codes to determine reasons for stoppage and make minor adjustments within the machine during jams (i.e., re-adjusting or removing sleeves for placement).
• Communicate with other operators regarding line stoppages and changeovers, and forklift drivers to ensure completed pallets of product are transferred efficiently to continue flow of product.
• Communicate with the Supervisor and Maintenance for major repair issues.
• Manually stack empty pallets for removal.
• Ensures continuous, efficient and smooth machine operation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties, as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Teamwork

Communication with supervision

Mechanical troubleshooting

PPE compliance

Attention to safety

Tools

Non-powered pallet jack

Hand tools

Hot glue gun

Job description

The PET Douglas Operator monitors the packaging line, loads materials onto the feed belt, and oversees the flow through the Douglas machine and sealers to meet customer specifications. You will verify tray codes, inspect for leaks or damaged containers, and maintain continuous, efficient production.

Work requires strict safety adherence, ability to handle heavy lifting, and teamwork with supervisors and maintenance to ensure smooth line operation and proper replenishment of supplies on the