Machine Operator I

Skills & Experiences

    Experience: 1+ year experience in manufacturing
    Education: High School Diploma & Equivalent

Additional Skills & Abilities

• Must be proficient with the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
• Must be able to read and write English to understand basic instructions and day codes, interpret procedures, and communicate this information to others.
• Experience starting and shutting down machinery and making minor adjustments to machinery according to established procedures
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions typically acquired through a high school education or equivalent to complete paperwork and maintain records about the packaging line.
• Must be able to pass the Production Operator I certification.
• Must be able to type and possess data entry skills in order to utilize various computer business systems (LIMS, JDE, WM, Informance, MS Office).
• Must have the ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills to interface with other support groups. Strong interpersonal skills are required in order to interface with all Operation’s support groups/customers on an as needed basis for daily/routine packaging line issue resolution.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Actively participates and contributes constructively to team meetings and related discussions or problem-solving.
• Must be able to follow, demonstrate and promote daily safety rules and regulations as they apply to the production area.
• Must be able to inspect component parts for compliance with quality standards visually, check day codes and other required coding, check product labeling, and match the product with the appropriate components.
• Must have the manual dexterity to place component parts on the packaging line, fill hoppers, make minor adjustments to machinery, and pack products into components.
• Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift and move 50 lbs to provide production line with components, parts, transfer product and pallets. Must be required to operate a pallet jack to move the pallet and finished goods.