Plastic Extrusion Blow Molding Machine Operator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes safety and working safely throughout the facility to prevent injury to self and co-workers, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, Inspects work area daily.
• Adhering to all Silgan Safety Policies & Standards, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy and Product Defense-Security.
• Reading and understanding all "Safety Rules" items as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  GMP required gear.
• Contribute to our Product Safety culture, by following the GMP Guidelines and Good Documentation practices.
• Being aware of all Emergency Exits and knowing procedures for Emergency Evacuation as well as location of Tornado Shelter and Evacuation Assembly Area.
• Accessing and searching for SDS (Safety Data Sheets) online and how to utilize properly
• Knowing not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to do complete the task safely.  Always following proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.
• Never Remove or Bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
• Being cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
• Reporting all injuries or incidents to your supervisor immediately.
• Fully understanding and supportive of the Safety START card program and knowledgeable in how to complete a Start Card (S Safety,  T Target, A All Personnel and, R Relies on, T Teamwork).
• Understanding the good housekeeping guidelines in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend daily 2-6-2 or production meeting according to job title during shift for job assignments, safety updates, and/or specific meetings or training as posted on bulletin boards.
• Reading and understanding specific information pertaining to your job duties and classification (i.e., Silgan BOM) Specifications, Job Safety Analysis, Work Instructions, Plant Memos, etc.
• Always asking for help before completing a task or job duty that is unsafe or you are unsure of the proper way to complete.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Monitor assigned line(s) for mechanical, quality problems, to help maintain machines are running safely and productively.
• Perform basic to advanced repairs to blow molding and downstream equipment in a timely manner and to seek assistance promptly for repairs beyond their skill level.
• Perform assigned standard operating procedures on each line. This includes but is not limited to: activity log reports and bottle quality.
• Maintaining acceptable production output levels.
• Contacting the correct level of management in the event that bottles produced fail to meet our customer’s requirements.
• Keeping scrap at an acceptable level.
• Follow Machine Operator Job Duties and Guidelines (WIN-00533)
• When needed taking packer responsibilities
• Sign daily activity log reports, line clearance start up and shutdown sheets.

EDUCATION:

• Required:  Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Preferred:  High School diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Good Communication and motivation skill.
• Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.
• Both high amounts of quality and quantity of work.
• Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
• Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, completes work assignments, meets schedules follows established policies/procedures and anticipates needs.
• Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.

Preferred:

• 2 years material handler experience
• 3 years blow molding operator/ or working in a blow molding environment.

SKILLS:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.
• Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.
• Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
• Forklift certification.
• Be mechanically inclined to use ordinary tools (wrenches, socket wrenches, Allen wrenches.

Preferred:

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Able to read fractions on a ruler.
• Able