Description

Title: Machine Operator

Department: Fabrication

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Packs product via a conveyor into drying racks, cardboard boxes or bins containing plastic bags. Packs finished product obtained from drying racks or storage boxes into plastic bags or cardboard boxes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.

· Packs product into drying racks, boxes or bags.

· Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.

· Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in designated location, wagon or pallet.

· Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.

· Completes “Operator Production/Quality Report,” packing report, worksheets and/or “special” customer requirement inspection forms where required.

· Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product qualify. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, and records required information on Operator Quality Report. 

· Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes or drying racks and notifies Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.

· Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies Supervisor of any problems.

· Complies with Company policies and procedures and immediately notifies Supervisor of any production, quality or safety issues or concerns.

· Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.

· Notifies Supervisor of need to be away from machine during shift.

· May assist with material handling.

· May assist others with less experience in position.

· Perform other duties as required by Supervisor requiring essentially the same skills.

Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

· High School diploma; must be able to do simple math.

· 3-6 months’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

· Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Productivity - Employee is effective in producing quality products. Employees are efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Employees have a sense of urgency maximizing time.

· Teamwork - Employee is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Employees listen to others and work well within diverse groups. Employees consistently place team needs over individual needs and seek input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognize the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together. Employee values and encourages unique skills and talents.

· Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.

· Problem Solving - Employee considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Employees make informed decisions based on available information and recognize issues and determine what actioned is needed to advance the decision-making process. Employee follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.

· Job Knowledge - Employee demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Employee demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.

· Safety - Employee demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures. Employees demonstrate the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.

· Quality - Employee demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results. Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete. Employee can identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues. Employees had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action.

· Reliability/Dependability - Employee is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks. Employee completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work. The employee is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.

Physical Demands

· Frequently required to stand and walk during an 8-hour shift.

· Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.

· Will lift and/or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds. 

· Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform duties.

· Must be available to work overtime as necessary.

· Will work in a dusty and sometimes wet environment as well as cold/hot/humid areas based on the seasons.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually high with ear protection required. Will work in a dusty and sometimes wet environment as well as cold/hot/humid areas based on the seasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.