Packaging Machine Operator VIII

The Willamette Valley Company; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Company in Pineville, LA seeks a Second Shift Operator to stand at a central location for long periods and run/maintain tube production equipment. You will monitor lines, adjust equipment for tube sizes, and keep systems running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of manufacturing experience. Daily cleaning, setup/changeovers, and material handling are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months related experience in manufacturing.
• Equivalent education/experience combination acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Keep machine running continuously.
• Make machine changes to accommodate tube sizes.
• Clean machine daily.
• Stay current on piping system.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Set up and change over filling machines.
• Ensure materials are loaded into the correct machines.
• Research and propose product improvements.
• Demonstrate and learn level 8 responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Second Shift 3:30 pm-1:30 am

Summary

This position requires that the employee stand in a central location for long periods of time to operate and maintain machine.

Primary Duties

• Keep machine running continuously.
• Make all necessary machine changes to accommodate the size of tubes being produced.
• Clean machine daily.
• Stay current and knowledgeable on piping system.
• Trouble-shoot any problems that may arise with the equipment.
• Perform set-up and change over on all filling machines.
• Make sure appropriate materials are in the right machines.
• Research and recommend product improvements
• Ability to Demonstrate and learn the following levels

Level 8 (Including knowledge of previous levels)

• Line Operation(across all machines)

Non-Essential Duties

• Maintain clean and safe work space
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor

Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of six (6) months related experience and / or training in a manufacturing / production environment.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.