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Machine Operator - Days

Altium Packaging, Breinigsville, PA, United States


Location
405 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 18031

Work Shift
12hr-A Shift (United States of America)

Job Summary
The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator is also responsible for following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies

Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule

Works well and effectively with others, adopting a One Team Cross Functional attitude

Participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant

Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies

Ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations

Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized

Introduction to preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes

Operates blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles

Adheres to quality control and blow mold process procedure

Introduces troubleshooting and resolving process problems

Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines

Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling

Performs audits, weights and quality checks; machines may vary by site

Make adjustments to meet product specifications

Troubleshoot and perform minor repair on blow-mold and support equipment

Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues when found

Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed

Pick up dropped bottles, place into bins and, if needed, into grinder

Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements

Moves finished goods to designated area

Prepares & documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies, and other

Prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs

Receives instructions on specific job tasks by Lead Operator or Supervisor; assists with unusual problems and applies sound professional judgement

Other duties as assigned by management

It may differ by plant depending on equipment and plant design

Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs

Qualifications
Experience

Basic mathematical skills are required

Basic computer experience

Blow mold experience

Education

Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Training

Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date

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 this job. While performing the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle or feel, reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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