Operator 1

Ring Container Technologies; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Production Operator to operate machinery efficiently and maintain high-quality production standards. The role involves preventive maintenance, quality checks, and active participation in plant safety and improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and display a sense of urgency and accountability. The position offers opportunities for skill development and active team participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and focus on improving business operations.
• Ability to act as Person In Charge in management's absence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance as instructed.
• Monitor production quality and document accordingly.
• Participate actively in plant teams and improvement activities.

Skills

Sense of urgency

Accountability

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Focus on business improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck

Boom Lift

Scissor Lift

Job description

Job Purpose

Operate production machinery safely and efficiently, maintain documentation, communicate issues, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, participate in equipment changeovers, and produce highest‑quality products.

Safety

• Follow all safety and health regulations as required by company policies.
• Ensure safe operation of downstream equipment to meet or exceed safety culture.
• Use Lockout/Blockout/Tagout procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Address unsafe conditions and report to Shift Production Supervisor.
• Participate in scheduled safety training.

Daily Operations

• Monitor and explain deviations from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Complete machine‑specific training and operator checklists as documented.
• Collect and record quality measurements; correct deviations to meet specifications.
• Monitor SPC charts and respond to deviations.
• Communicate problems, progress, and improvement ideas to management, maintenance, and production staff.
• Perform maintenance tasks per Maintenance Manager’s instructions and machine malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
• Develop personally by setting SMART goals, requesting regular meetings, and seeking training and education opportunities.
• Suggest training topics and participate in good housekeeping to exceed plant appearance standards.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks are performed per the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
• Participate actively in plant teams and activities covering safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, wellness, brainstorming, and continuous improvement.
• Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift, and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations.

Quality / GMP / Food Safety

• Produce and pack products that meet or exceed company and customer quality expectations.
• Label, tag, and record all products and raw material lot numbers.
• Complete all quality checks and record them in Quality Monitor or plant forms.
• Place non‑conforming products on hold with proper hold protocol.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and perform line sanitization tasks per the Master Sanitization Schedule.
• Report quality, food safety, GMP, and food defense issues to supervisors or management.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers and prevent OEE impact.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks per the PM program and manage them in CMMS.
• Generate work orders and proactively address machine inefficiencies during maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and in showroom condition post‑maintenance.
• Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement opportunities and tag required components.
• Record parts removed from inventory and notify Maintenance Manager when inventory is low.

Experience, Education, and Technical Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of entrance examinations and interviews.
• Sense of urgency, accountability, professionalism, self‑motivation, and a focus on business improvement.
• Ability to serve as Person In Charge in the absence of management.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.