PET Labeler Operator

Bowman Andros Products; Mount Jackson (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman Andros Products is seeking a PET Labeler Operator to tend the labeler machine and apply labels to PET bottles of various sizes. You will monitor the conveyor, ensure labels are stamped and glued correctly, and verify compliance with customer specifications.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, safety awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment on the manufacturing floor. Training provided for SOP adherence and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, writing and literacy required.
• Ability to identify safety warnings and operate stop buttons and guards.
• Willingness for hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the labeler machine and apply labels to PET containers.
• Load label materials and adjust feeder orientation for continuous operation.
• Ensure labels are correct, legible and meet customer specifications.
• Adjust speed and settings to maintain adherence per SOPs.
• Maintain clean work area and log run/down times for audits.

Skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Pallet jack

Hot glue gun

Screwdrivers

Job description

Job Summary:

The PET Labeler Operator’s primary responsibility is to tend the labeler machine that applies labels to containers of varying sizes. The Labeler Operator will monitor the product as it is being moved down the conveyor to ensure product bottles are stamped and glued with Product labels which meet all specifications as required by the customer. The Labeler Operator will thereby ensure continuous and efficient production that meets customer specifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the machine that applies adhesive to product labels, and then adheres the labels to PET bottle containers of various sizes, shapes and formats.
• Constantly monitor and manually load label materials in the feeder, ensuring proper orientation as necessary for continuous, efficient and smooth Labeler machine operation according to specifications.
• Ensure all codes and labels are correct for the product, legible, accurate and meet all customer, quality and legal specifications as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Adjust the labeler settings, controls and speed as needed, along with monitoring the system application to ensure that labels are applied according to specifications.
• Ensure labels are aligned and visually appropriate on the containers according to customer specifications, adjusting and revising labels as needed per the SOP’s.
• Check and adjust camera settings as needed.
• Record boxes of labels and lot numbers as required by SOPs for auditing purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness of bushes, glue pads and needles as required to meet and/or exceed standards.
• Constantly monitor for foreign material risks as the bottles are moved through the labeler, and down the conveyor.
• Constantly monitor for leaking or damaged product containers as they move into and out of the labeler and down the conveyor.
• Load specified Hot Melt adhesive into glue machine as needed.
• May remove and discard damaged or inadequate bottle materials.
• Ensure correct setting of dud detector.
• Ensures continuous, efficient and smooth labeler machine operation.
• Log run and down times, as well as reasons, for audit purposes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area around the labeler area.
• Other duties, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math, reading, writing and literacy required.
• Ability to identify all machine and work center stop buttons, machine guards, belts, hoods, doors and safety warnings, among other items, to ensure safety and efficient operation of assigned machines.
• Previous experience, aptitude and/or willingness for hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn in the Production Area.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
• Ability to safely use sharp instruments, hand tools, mechanical tools (such as wrenches, screwdrivers,

etc.) and a Non-Powered Pallet Jack.

• Ability to safely use a hot glue gun and replace the glue stick as needed.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment where priorities change frequently.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Labeler Operator is required to work on the production floor. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate frequently will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat and/or cold. The teammate continuously works near moving mechanical parts. The teammate will be exposed to loud noises from production equipment and thus will be required to wear PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be high at times due to production and mechanical equipment noise.

The teammate will regularly need to lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally push or pull up to 25 pounds.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be performed by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; see, talk and /or hear. The teammate will be required to lift, climb, bend, stoop and crouch. The teammate is required to stand for up to a 12-hour period (with breaks).

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of teammates under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.