Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated individual for a Safety Sensitive position. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality production, and adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate lining and molding auxiliary equipment as assigned.
• Identify issues and troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts.
• Ensure all machine sensors operate properly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment as assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor.
• Perform order, material changes, and machine start-ups/shut-downs properly.
• Provide support to the Extrusion Department as assigned.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Identify issues and troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts safely.
2. Perform order changes, including entering startup and shutdown data into DelmiaWorks system.
3. Record all downtime reasons in ERP for tracking.
4. Verify raw materials meet work requirements.
5. Sample and visually inspect production every thirty minutes, record quality, and put products on hold as needed.
6. Make process changes and notify supervisor of change status.
7. Report substandard production quality to supervisor/lead.
8. Check material quality and request more materials if necessary.
9. Ensure all machine sensors, cap-guides, and conveyors operate properly.
10. Report machine problems to supervisor/lead and complete maintenance work requests (MRO).
11. Inform supervisor/lead if machines cannot operate at standard.
12. Clean machines and work areas of materials, caps, oil, etc., and perform scheduled sanitation duties.
13. Fill and empty virgin hoppers.
14. Segregate, inspect, and sort scrap material.
15. Relieve production operators and mold techs during breaks.
16. Back up production operators and mold techs for other shifts; cover absences/vacations on a voluntary basis.
17. Follow all GMP guidelines and safety rules and procedures.
18. Complete all required documentation for assigned machines following manufacturing Work Orders (BOM).
19. Reintroduce rejected parts after inspection if deemed good.
20. Set up and operate the extrusion slitter.
21. Load and monitor reprocessing equipment and grinders in extrusion.
22. Assist with packaging finished goods and roll changes in extrusion.
23. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend Green Area Meetings.
• Follow all Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Sort and visually inspect rejected cartons.
• Serve as backup off-shift production operator and mold technician.
• Complete required Track Pro / Paulson training for the position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and Training: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience: Mechanical aptitude required.