Primary Function:
The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product.
Essential Functions:
Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specificationsPerform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measurePerform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order)Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheetsPackage product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelinesContinuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructionsCheck equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift SupervisorFollow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non-conformities to the shift supervisor for correctionJob duties may change as directed by supervisor
Safety Commitment:
Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety.Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted eventUnderstands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectivesAdditional Responsibilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklistsAbility to speak effectively with Managers, co-workers or before groups of co-workers, Supervisors or others within the companyPerforms duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisorMandatory participation of safety programs and trainingAttend meetings as scheduledWear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)Able to operate a pallet jackBe a team player with a positive attitude and work well with othersAble to climb towers to thread up linesPossess good written and verbal communications skillsKnow and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamworkDependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of productionTo ask questions to prevent errors or clarificationCan work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment
Work Environment:
This position requires that the employee be able to work:
Outdoors 1/3 of the time or less
Near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time
High or precarious places 1/3 of the time or less
Near electrical components 1/3 of the time or less
Near vibrating equipment and tools 1/3 of the time or less
Fumes from equipment or airborne 1/3 of the time or less
particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of the time or less
Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less
Extreme cold (non-weather) None
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 of the time or less
Loud environments (equipment operation) 1/3 of the time or less
Essential Physical Requirements:
Walking to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of workdaySitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workdayMust be able to assist with set-ups and mechanical repairs which can requireStanding for as much as 100% of workdayReaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workdayClimbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workdayKneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workdayBending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workdayTalking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workdayHearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workdayUsing arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workdayThe employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)
Special Skills:
Possess basic math skillsAble to read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documentsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAble to read a weight scale and transfer to documentsMust possess good judgment, planning and organizational skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram formMust be able to obtain forklift certification
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Experience:
Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.
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