Machine Operator
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Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine's most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.Zip-Pak, Ottawa, we need extruder machine operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am), 2-2-3 day schedule with alternating weekends off. Clean, safe, temperature-controlled work environment. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401k, life insurance & more. H.S. diploma or GED required; previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.* 1510 Warehouse Dr., Ottawa, IL 61350* Full-time, a great place to start a career* Starting pay up to $20.00 depending on experience with additional advancement opportunities* Excellent benefit packageEOE/AA including Veterans and DisabledThe extruder operator is responsible for running and maintaining a quality product. The operator must be proficient in making necessary adjustments and judgements to consistently produce product within quality specifications at or above productivity targets: line speed, uptime, and yield. The operator will at all times observe safety, HACCP/AIB/SQF guidelines and policies. Employee shall support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Quality:* Ensures proper equipment set-up* Properly performs and records quality checks* Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance* Assures proper quantities are run (no significant over/under runs)Changeovers and line cleaning:* Performs line changeovers & cleaning* Performs some preventative maintenance as requiredPackaging:* Properly boxes product* Ensures product is identified correctly and legibly* Utilizes correct pallet configurationSafety/housekeeping:* Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations* Understands and observes all HACCP and SQF regulations* Keeps the area around line clean* Reports all safety hazards to supervisor* Completes all required paperwork properly and legiblyTeamwork:* Assists other operators with spool handling* Assists other operators with changeovers* Assists other operators with line cleaning* Participates on task forces and committees as requested