Pouch Machine Operator - Horizontal Pouch

A3 Solutions, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate horizontal pouch machines in a fast-paced environment. The role requires ensuring quality production, performing routine maintenance, and documenting work with detailed logs.

You will collaborate with team members to meet high-quality standards while maintaining GMP compliance. Responsibilities include feeding materials, reading job orders, and verifying outputs.

Qualifications

• Analytical, technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Machine Operator.
• Training and hands-on experience in safety techniques and requirements.
• Training and hands-on experience with specific machinery.
• Knowledge of various types of machinery operation.
• Trained to handle measurement devices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal pouch machines and high-speed equipment.
• Perform machine setup, changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Read and follow job orders and maintain logs.
• Inspect the machine outputs for quality and report results.
• Communicate with team and support groups to sustain production.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to minimize unplanned stops.
• Determine materials and resources needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical knowledge

Quality control

Safety training

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Measurement tools

Training experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Outcome

The Machine Operator will set up and operate Horizontal pouch machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Perform mechanical adjustments, changeovers and perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner. When necessary, Maintenance support will be provided.

Job Expectations

• Experience operating a horizontal form fill machine and high-speed equipment.
• Experience operating/calibrating and adjusting Mettler Toledo scale systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Determine the required materials, products, and resources needed.
• Read and follow job orders.
• Inspect the machine outputs for quality control.
• Provide detailed reports and logs on the work done.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Housekeeping, sanitation and GMP compliance.
• Keep up with safety requirements and maintain a safe work setting.

Qualifications

• Analytical, technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• 2 - 4 years of experience as a Machine Operator.
• Training and hands-on experience in safety techniques and requirements.
• Training and hands-on experience with specific machinery.
• Knowledge of various types of machinery operation.
• Trained to handle measurement devices and tools.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking entire shift.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
• Climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.