Packaging Operator

Sofidel; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

PTO

Vacation

Retention Bonus

401K

Career Advancement

Job summary

Sofidel in Illinois is seeking a hands-on manufacturing operator to join our production team. You will follow safety procedures, operate packaging and processing equipment, and strive for high-quality output.

The role requires reading and interpreting manuals, performing basic maintenance, and participating in lean initiatives to reduce waste. You will work 12-hour rotating shifts including days and nights.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Basic reading comprehension of safety and maintenance documents.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize safety PPE.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Ensure finished goods comply with customer requirements by applying specifications.
• Perform regular equipment audits to ensure safe operation and guards function.
• Conduct quality checks to published standards with honesty and integrity.
• Inform supervision and management of non-conforming products.
• Keep the operating area clean to minimize contamination risk.
• Run machinery at maximum efficiency and set up for optimal performance.
• Perform basic maintenance and write work orders for unresolved issues.
• Plan change-overs and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate waste in raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality departments.
• Record productivity and quality data honestly on a shift basis.
• Work as a team and uphold good practices.
• Assist management with training requirements.
• Apply LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems.
• All quality checks must be performed to published quality standards with honesty and integrity.
• Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products.
• Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants.
• Run the machinery at maximum efficiency.
• Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to achieve the best performance.
• Perform basic maintenance functions, and write work orders for items not able to be corrected.
• Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department.
• Record productivity, and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity.
• Perform work functions as a team.
• Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices.
• Assist and advise management in specific training requirements.
• Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends Holidays, and overtime as needed.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• PTO
• Vacation
• Retention Bonus
• 401K
• Career Advancement