Operator I Manufacturing

Summary of the Position:

Operates machines to produce products, insuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment set-ups, in process measurements, and quality product. Doing this while ensuring that all Safety rules are being followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications from the Production Record to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Observes machine operation. Make adjustments as needed. Takes samples of product and performs in process testing.
• Performs all checks as required and documents activities. Is responsible for maintaining all required documentation in accordance with the Work Instructions.
• Assists Set-Up person to set up machine, empty basket and clean and prepare machine for changeover. Also assists with the actual changeover.
• Notifies Lead Operator when issues occur with equipment or product. Is responsible for correcting issues effecting product quality.
• Spreads product as required.
• Assists with cleanup and other Production duties as needed. May perform other reasonable, related business duties.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, an individual must uphold the standards of conduct of the company, which include integrity, motivation, dependability and reliability, confidentiality, cooperation, willingness to learn, and respect for people and property. 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

High School diploma or GED or equivalent.

Experience

Required: No previous work experience required

Preferred: Previous work experience in manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field, including troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting machinery.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences and to make entries in logbooks and on check sheets. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and policies, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to add and subtract in all units of measure, including time, volume, weight and distance using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to use measuring instruments and simple hand tools. Ability to be attentive to tasks at hand. Ability to understand and follow management and supervisory directives.

Special Requirements

None

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance and talk/listen/hear (communicate with others). The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to perform overhead lifting and reaching. The employee must be able to frequently lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to vibration and to wet or humid indoor conditions. The noise level is moderate to loud.

Personal Protective Equipment

Lab coat or uniform, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair protection.