Job Summary
Packaging Line Operator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the packaging line. This position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain machinery and conveyors at various stages of the packaging line to ensure efficient and continuous production.
* Document inspections performed and maintain accurate equipment records, clean-up sheets, and other required paperwork.
* Disassemble, clean, and reassemble basic line equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Perform lock-out/tag-out procedures according to SOPs and follow safe working practices in execution of assigned duties.
* Assist with training of new hires and promote safety requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form and deal with problems involving standardized situations.
* Basic proficiency operating several stations on the packaging lines, including bottle unscramblers, cottoners/coil inserters, cappers, torque testers, induction sealers/foil seal detectors, packers, end packers, bottle checkweighers, and reject stations.
* Positive attitude/engagement: shows commitment/dedication and accountability in one's work; follows through on all aspects and takes personal responsibility for resolving problems brought to one's attention.
* Accountable: promotes responsibility, forward thinking to anticipate potential issues and downtime, and supports performance excellence objectives.
* Collaborative: excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring professional and courteous interactions at all organizational levels.
* High performing: understands and supports performance excellence objectives.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation package
* Opportunities for growth and development
Work Environment
* Physical demand involves light work requiring incumbent to exert up to 5 pounds of force continuously, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and over 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* Visual demand requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships, and to identify and distinguish colors.
* Mental demand involves normal attention to repetitive actions as well as awareness of activity in other areas of the packaging line.