Production Operator

Comar; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Comar in West Bend, WI is seeking a Production Operator to operate and tend packaging machines, stage materials, and inspect product quality. You will start equipment, monitor for malfunctions, and report issues to the supervisor while maintaining a clean, safe work area in accordance with GMP guidelines.

Required: High School or Vo-Tech graduation; preferred 1–3 years of packaging experience and familiarity with ISO 9001 / ISO13485 environments.

Qualifications

• High School or Vo-Tech School graduate.
• 1–3 years prior experience as a production operator preferred.
• Prior ISO 9001 and/or ISO13485 manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend machines that perform one or more packaging functions, including assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Start machines and observe operation to detect malfunctions; stop machines and report issues to supervisor.
• Clear alarms, jams, sensors, and leak detectors.
• Stage packaging material or WIP components; ensure quality of finished product; stamp and pack on equipment.
• Perform visual and basic dimensional inspections to determine product acceptability and quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with GMP and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Education

High School or Vo-Tech School graduate

Job description

• Operates and tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Starts machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machines. Stops machines and reports malfunction to process technician or supervisor.
• Clear alarms, runner jam, sensors, leak detectors.
• Stages packaging material or WIP components; ensures quality of finished product, stamps and packs on assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Performance visual and basic dimensional inspections to determine overall acceptability and quality of ware.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to and communicate to others all plant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines and GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety and Cleanliness

• Adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Wear company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, hairnets.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required:

• A High School or Vo-Tech School graduate

Preferred:

• 1-3 years prior experience as a production operator.
• Additional education in related vo-tech, operations or manufacturing field.
• Prior experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO13485 manufacturing environment.

Do you Enjoy Physical Work where you will?

• Stand for most of the work shift.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and only occasionally sit.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Heavier amounts can be moved with assistance of equipment.

Knowledge of and/or previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus!

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