Operator I - 12 hour day shift

Graham Packaging Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company is seeking an Operator to run plastic blow molding machines and inline equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality container production. The role involves mold changes, process adjustments, and collaboration with maintenance and other operators.

You will monitor resin systems, perform on-line quality checks, and complete documentation while supporting shift supervisors and production targets.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance is required and punctuality is essential.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including with customers.
• Must work under pressure and meet deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments per instructions.
• Communicates facts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborates well with others and supports team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and inline equipment to produce containers safely and with high quality.
• Perform mold, insert, and color changes on the line as needed.
• Monitor resin, dryer, material handling and color systems for proper processing.
• Make frequent on-time quality checks against established standards.
• Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
• Complete and file required documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Production Shift Supervisor to align staff on line objectives.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and notify leads of major issues.
• Limited travel may be required.

Skills

Attendance

Computer usage

Communication

Working under pressure

Independence

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Operator is responsible for operating a given number of plastic blow molding machines (including in-line equipment), and makes necessary adjustments or minor repairs to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient and high quality manner. The primary duties of an Operator include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high quality method.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
• Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
• Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards
• Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
• Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
• Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift. Assist other Operators as needed.
• Assist in the training of new Operators.
• Limited travel may be required

Qualifications

Operators are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.