Location: Florence,KY, USA
Home ( / Job Search ( / 190845Packaging Operator 1st shift available- $22.50hrFlorence, KY, KentuckyApply now ( KYManufacturingFull - Time23-Oct-2024Machine Operator- Packaging 1st ShiftPosition summary:Operate packaging equipment to produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner.Essential Functions:Fully Supports an interdependent safety culture and works proactively to accomplish the safety mission in the plant of zero accidents.Supports and embraces the Quality and Environmental missions of the PlantRespectfully, through words and actions, work cooperatively with team members.Operate packaging lines per prescribed methods, maintaining production flow and efficient operation. Operator must be able to manage multiple equipment modules simultaneously (i.e. fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packer).Follow all safety rules and regulations. ( RIS, RIO, OSHA and departmental)Maintain high housekeeping standards.Train new operators in the areas of Machine operation, Safety, Productivity, Quality, ISO procedures.Follow all quality policies and Procedures.Handle minor troubleshooting of equipment (i.e. clearing jams, weight adjustments, capper adjustments )Handle line washout, sanitization, and associated paperwork to include disassembly and assembly of fillers and setting weights.Stock lines as necessaryAssign staff to position on line, explain responsibility associated with each position. Monitor to ensure that all employees assigned to the line are operating safely.Document Work Order information (batch numbers, etc.) requiring direct contact with processors.Document and track direct labor hours, production reporting, and efficiency.Perform quality checks and associated paperwork with limited support from the QA, warehouse and processing departmentsAdminister the pocket defect programPractice GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices)Handle assembly work when required (example: pack bottles into shippers, palletize, place pumps, etc.)Train temporary staff in the areas of Safety and Quality. Provide work instruction for temporaries.Requirements:Ability to work overtime as needed (voluntary/occasionally mandated)Prolonged Standing (continual movement to all positions within Packaging line)Occasional Lifting- less than or equal to 25lbsFrequent bending and stoopingSpeak and understand English language.Preferred skills:Previous and/or current line operations experienceExperience trouble shootingInspections experienceExperience in a role responsible for meeting standard production goals/KPIsManufacturing line experience- large equipmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.