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Packaging Machine Operator I

The Willamette Valley Company, Pineville, LA, United States


Willamette Valley Co Eclectic Products

All new hires at the LA facility will receive a one-time $1,000.00 bonus.

Summary

This position requires that the employee stand in a central location for long periods of time to operate and maintain machine.

Primary Duties

  • Keep machine running continuously.
  • Make all necessary machine changes to accommodate the size of tubes being produced.
  • Clean machine daily.
  • Stay current and knowledgeable on piping system.
  • Trouble-shoot any problems that may arise with the equipment.
  • Perform set-up and change over on all filling machines.
  • Make sure appropriate materials are in the right machines.
  • Research and recommend product improvements
  • Ability to demonstrate and learn the following levels

Level 1

  • Product Package Assembly
  • Blister Seal / Alignment Inspection
  • Container Inspection
  • Date Code - Batch Number Processing
  • Tube/Cartridge QC Inspection
  • Scrap Separation & Documentation
  • Cardboard Waste Disposal

Non-Essential Duties

  • Maintain clean and safe work space
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor

Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Minimum of six (6) months related experience and / or training in a manufacturing / production environment.
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.