Packaging Operator, Grade 2 (3rd Shift - Frid, Sat, Sun - 6AM - 6:30PM)

Shurtape Technologies, LLC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a skilled machine operator to operate complex rewinding, coating and slitting machines. You will lead a work center to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals, while following SOPs and production plans.

You will train teammates on safe operation, monitor quality, and help balance lines to prevent bottlenecks. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and hands-on operations in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex machine set up and changeovers.
• Operate assigned equipment efficiently and communicate production status to Shift Manager and Team Leads.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of the machines.
• Ensure machines operate safely and report safety issues immediately.
• Instruct new team members on basic safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Follow production schedule and SOPs; verify work orders and BOM accuracy.
• Maintain accurate production metrics and communicate hourly goals to peers.
• Support 5S, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Assist in avoiding bottlenecks by balancing line assignments.

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

Operates one or more complex rewinding, converting, coating, and/or slitting machines in the grade two classifications. Effectively direct the work center team to meet the safety, quality, and productivity goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform complex machine set up and changeovers.
• Operate assigned equipment efficiently. Communicate with the Shift Manager and Team Leads when production goals are not met to define and eliminate barriers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of the machine.
• Ensure that the assigned machine (s) are working in a safe and proper manner. Notify the Shift Manager, Team Leads or the Maintenance Department of any safety issues immediately.
• Instruct fellow team members of the safe operation of the machine and point out potential hazards that may be present.
• Follow production schedule as communicated by the planning team or direction of the Shift Manager.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Review and follow the work order instructions. Notify Shift Manager and Team Leads of work order discrepancies.
• Confirm component accuracy with the Bill of Material.
• Set assigned machine to run at speed which will result in goal attainment.
• Support safety, housekeeping, 5S, and preventative maintenance initiatives as required.
• Instruct new team members of the basic safety, quality and productivity standards at the work center.
• Use personal protective equipment when required.
• Support the company’s culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.
• Update production metric boards accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct a visual inspection of raw material while running to look for defects. Notify Shift Manager, Team Leads or the Quality Assurance Department of defective material or questions concerning quality issues.
• Notify material handlers in a timely fashion to eliminate material shortages.
• Complete required work center documents accurately.
• Pack finished product correctly in respect to quantity and product orientation.
• Ensure that the finished good item is labeled accurately.
• Fill out Supplier Quality Cost Recovery Form accurately as needed for chargeback.
• Calculate standard production requirements from the work order.
• Communicate effectively the hourly production goals to team members.
• Move team members into position to balance line and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Knowledgeable in the facility’s Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Manufacturing Shift Manager.
• Accurately count and label partial putaways to ensure inventory accuracy.