Production Operator- IA

Phxpkg; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phxpkg in Davenport, IA seeks an on-shift Production Operator to operate lining and molding auxiliary equipment, perform order and material changes, and start/shut-down lining machines. This is a safety-sensitive position with GMP and daily quality inspections.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, data entry into DelmiaWorks, downtime tracking, and ensuring materials and equipment operate within required specifications. Team support across shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot molding machines to ensure quality parts.
• Notify supervisors of machine irregularities and downtime.
• Enter startup/shutdown data into DelmiaWorks.
• Record downtime reasons in ERP.
• Verify materials meet work requirements.
• Conduct hourly quality inspections and document results.
• Prepare for color changes and notify when needed.
• Escalate substandard production to supervisor.
• Ensure machine sensors and conveyors operate properly.
• Complete GMP and safety procedures; maintain documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen wrenches

Calipers

Scales

Manual pallet jack

Welding gloves

Face shield

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To operate lining, molding auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform order and material changes and lining machine start-ups/shut-downs. To properly perform order changes and shut-downs on molding machines. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies issues, troubleshoot machines to produce quality parts, safely.
• Notify mold tech, shift lead or shift supervisor in the event of molding machine irregularities.
• Performs order changes: enters startup and shutdown into DelmiaWorks system.
• Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
• Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements.
• Samples and visually inspects production every 30 minutes, document quality inspections hourly, and places product on hold by entering process correction (PCR).
• Prepares for color changes; notifies mold tech, lead or supervisor when color change is needed.
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Checks material quality and calls for more materials if necessary.
• Checks that all machine sensors, cap-guides and adjustable conveyors are operating properly.
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems and fills out maintenance work requests (MRO).
• Informs supervisor/lead if machines are not capable of running at standard.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filters, scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material.
• Relieves Production Operators, Mold Techs during breaks.
• Backup Production Operators and Mold Techs for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts on a volunteer basis.
• Follows all GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Reintroduces rejected parts after physical inspection, if parts are good.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends Green Area Meetings;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety and GMP related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons;
• Backup: Off Shift Production Operator, Mold Technician
• Finishes appropriate Track Pro / Paulson training for position

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
• Good verbal and written English.

EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical aptitude required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing or Pulling (5-25 lbs. typically 40 – 70% of the day) – broom, scrap boxes/gaylords; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – color barrels, liner material;
• Lifting or Carrying (5-25 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – scrap material; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) buckets of color;
• Simple grasping (15-70%);
• Firm grasping (15-70%).

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Allen wrenches, calipers, scales, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, & face shield. Other equipment, as assigned.

CONTACTS:

• Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor; Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager; Production Manager, Office/Safety Manager.
• Backup: Mold Tech / Production Operator

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to Production Supervisor.