Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Summary: 

Sets up and operate machine to print designs, cut and score on cardboard to create containers by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Accurately and efficiently sets up and operates machine by selecting and fastening printing plate on machine, filling ink pails with required colors, adjusting rate of flow of ink and spacing guides and checking glue station.

Ensures diagonal and corrugator scores are deep enough for folding to work correctly.

Maximizes utilization of machine by operating at available capacity and speed while minimizing waste of sheet stock, inks and glue.

Checks containers to verify quality by examining for miss-slotted containers, loose liner, misprints or any other defects.

Responsible for training and assisting machine helper with job duties on machine by switching duties as needed to provide such training.

Trains on other machines in order to provide back-up support when needed and must be willing to move to another machine or another shift depending on needs of the Company.

Completes necessary reports in a neat, accurate and timely manner which may include but are not limited to: Production, Safety and Quality Data, Machine Operational Status and Maintenance Work Orders on Cutting/Dies and Printing Plates.

Maintains equipment proactively, turns in maintenance work orders for repairs to Supervisor in a timely manner and follows up that repairs have been made.

Adheres to daily production schedule, reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor and makes recommendations for optimizing schedules to meet cost, quality, delivery and customer service goals.

Complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and good housekeeping.

Follows corporate Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications.

Additional duties as assigned by management.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Reliable transportation.

Education and/or Experience 

High School diploma or GED equivalent 

Min. two years experience in Machine Operator.

Mathematical skills, able to read a t