Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Department: Plant Operations Management Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Indianapolis Travel Required: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt Supervisory Requirements: No

Language:  English Required, Spanish a plus Physical Demands:  Yes

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary: The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment, ensuring products meet quality standards, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations. Typical duties include setting up and running machinery, performing visual quality inspections, recording production data, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, maintaining adequate materials, and following all safety and housekeeping requirements. Production Operators often work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and may be required to stand for extended periods, work rotating shifts, and collaborate with team members to meet production targets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.


• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).


• Adhered to food safety and quality requirements.


• Preparation of machine center for operation.


• Daily operation of case packer, which includes the startup, adjusting machine settings, changeovers, and cleaning. of case packer.


• Tear down packages for quality checks.


• Monitor production line while performing visual checks for problems such as pileups, jams or glue that isn’t sticking properly.


• Perform machinery parts changeovers between different product runs.


• Clean conveyor, pans and lubricate machinery as needed.


• Verify work orders.


• Check adhesive/glue type and fill as required.


• Check glue temperature setting.


• Check for proper and accurate bottle code (startup, hourly, after changeover).


• Operates machinery using a touch screen computer.


• Operate floor scrubber.


• Maintain a clean work area.


• Notify Supervisor when material/package quality issues are observed.


• Notify Supervisor/Maintenance of any equipment issues.


• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.


• All other duties as assigned.


• Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.


• Regular and punctual attendance.


• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.

Behaviors & Competencies:

• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety


• Asks for and provides feedback


• Holds self and others accountable


• Supportive and collaborative of team members


• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers


• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Experience for success:

• Ability to troubleshoot problems on case packer.


• Takes initiative.


• The ability to adapt to many situations is essential.


• Ability to train others


• Ability to understand, record and communicate product description and codes.


• Strong problem solving skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers


• Ability to read and interpret written information.


• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards.


• Observes safety and security procedures.


• Ability to do basic math.


• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate.


• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team environment.


• Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.


• Must be engaged and proactive.


• Must have the ability to follow-up.


• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required;


• Three months related work experience.


• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must be computer literate.

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 essential duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, climb up and down stairs, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick up, lift, stand, walk, twist, and perform repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, squat, and crawl. The employee must regularly push, pull, lift 10 pounds, frequently push, pull, lift 30 pounds, and occasionally push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.