3rd Shift -General Production Press Operator, Tender, and Packer
- Elkhart, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Press Operators are responsible for operating molding machines at a pace that meets the cycle times set by the supervisor. This role requires strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and effective communication with coworkers. The position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Tend to machine(s) that packages product
- Must be able to run 2 presses when the job requires
- Remove finished packaged items from the machine and separate rejected items.
- Regulate wrapping machine flow, speed, and/or temperature.
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur on the wrapping machine and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching a fastener.
- Replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, labels, glue, etc.
- Remove waste from the production areas to improve productivity.
- Maintain and follow the operating procedures of machinery
- Inspect parts for quality, such as fill, fusion, post-expansion, etc.
- Identify the proper packaging container and ensure the packaged container is properly labeled
- Maintain an accurate count per container
- Complete any required paperwork
- Other duties as assigned
- Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by the Team Leader
- Inspect parts for quality, such as fill, fusion, post-expansion, etc.
- Identify the proper packaging container and ensure the packaged container is properly labeled
- Maintain an accurate count per container
- Perform plant clean-up as required by the Team Leader
- Complete any required paperwork
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by Team Leader
- Tend or operate machine that packages products.
- Remove finished packaged items from the machine and separate rejected items.
- Regulate wrapping machine flow, speed, and/or temperature.
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur on the wrapping machine and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching a fastener.
- Replenish packaging supplies
- Remove waste from the production areas to improve productivity.
- Complete any required paperwork.
- Participate in all required 5S/PPS activities as directed by the Team Leader.
- Other related duties as assigned
- 40+ Hours weekly
- Standing for long periods
- Walking
- Lifting (maximum 35 lbs.)
- Carrying (maximum 35 lbs.)
- Pushing (maximum 35 lbs.)
- Pulling (maximum 35 lbs.)
- Stooping, Bending, Crouching, and Reaching
- Steel/composite shoes
- Safety glasses
- Earplugs
- Continuous safety training
- Education – none specified
- Age requirement: 18+ years of age.
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics