What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator 1 - 2nd Shift position at Baxters North America Inc?
Job Title: Operator 1
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Level: Hourly
EEO Class: Operatives
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to them before their normal work shift ends. Signs off on safety commitments.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Obey GMP’s and PPE’s for production areas.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Keep machines clean and in good running condition. Keeps accurate records of carton/film usage, downtime and jam ups. Clears up jams in a timely manner. Follows proper safety measures.
- Keeps cartons/film loaded correctly during production. Makes sure packers receive a pouch of the new code. Verbally communicates new code to packers.
- Lets inspectors know when they can load a new code on the line. Knows code requirements and is able to change codes on printer.
- Checks cartons/pouches immediately after code changes. Compares pouch code to carton code and checks for proper glue.
- Notifies mechanic of all machine problems. Unloads cartons/film and cleans machine at end of shift.
- Routinely checks glue pots, ink bottles, or ink pads. Monitors line processing and completes required paperwork.
- May work on Alternative Work Week Schedule (12 hour)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Carries out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to lift 60-75lbs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job assignment an individual must meet the required job specific training located in the Training Register.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and potential exposure to sulphuric acid (electric battery), potential exposure to carbon monoxide from propane fueled forklift. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.