Operator I

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee is seeking an Operator I for our Core department to convert roasted coffee into finished, packaged products in accordance with defined quality, productivity, safety, and cost standards.

You will manage packaging, labeling, and palletization, inspect packages, operate packaging equipment, document downtime and lot information, and coordinate with maintenance when service is required, while a clean work area is maintained throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Experience with operating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs repetitively.
• Must be available to work OT and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identifies production priority and needs based on the Daily Production Schedule.
• Ensures coffee has adequate gas-off time.
• Allocates materials to orders via NetSuite.
• Operates packaging machine and prints labels.
• Adjusts packaging equipment for correct case size and weight.
• Manages packaging process: closing boxes, labeling, and tape packaging.
• Performs visual, weight, and seal inspections of packages.
• Segregates nonconforming goods for disposition.
• Palletizes boxes and records pallet details.
• Completes downtime records and maintenance requests.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manufacturing environment

Quality awareness

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NetSuite

Labeling systems

Job description

We are currently seeking a Operator I for our Core department. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting roasted coffee into finished, packaged products in accordance with defined quality, productivity, safety, and cost standards

Job Duties:

• Identifies production priority and needs based upon the Daily Production Schedule supplied.
• Ensures that coffee has had adequate time to gas-off.
• Allocates materials to order via Net Suite
• Utilizes computer to open appropriate coffee bin.
• Utilizes data entry console to enter in item information in order to print out correct item labels.
• Programs packaging machine for item to be run, using touch-sensitive computer, based on information listed on the manufacturing specification sheet.
• Adjusts packaging equipment to handle appropriate case size.
• Adjusts amount of coffee per package without stopping production, in order to remain within specified ranges.
• Manages the packaging process by closing boxes, labeling them and sending them through a tape machine.
• Performs numerous visual, weight, and seal inspections of individual packages during operation.
• Identifies and segregates nonconforming goods for proper disposition.
• Moves boxes from the conveyor belt onto pallets, stacking them appropriately.
• Completes tickets for every pallet, including information such as the item number, date and case count.
• Records amount of downtime incurred during shift with explanation.
• Completes maintenance work request forms if a mechanic is required to service a machine.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, using an air hose to remove dust from the packaging line throughout the day as needed.
• Clean, Inspect and Lubricate equipment and other Autonomous Maintenance tasks
• Participates in Autonomous Maintenance Pillar meeting to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED.
• Experience with operating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively.
• Must be available to work OT and weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled