Production Operator

Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00

Job Purpose

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes in support of production workers and responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the production lines.

Duties & Responsibilities

·        Adheres to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.

·        Tend to equipment to facilitate process.

·        Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to start pump, and to regulate equipment.

·        Start machines or equipment to begin the process.

·        Meet and maintain company efficiency standards and expectations.

·        Mark or tag identification on parts.

·        Measure finished products, components, or assemblies for functioning, operation, accuracy, or assembly to verify adherence to functional specifications.

·        Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and adjusts process or assembly equipment to meet standards.

·        Read dials and meters to ensure that equipment is operating according to specifications.

·        Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.

·        Read and interpret materials, such as work orders, inspection manuals to determine inspection and test procedures.

·        Install and position change over parts, components, and instruments.

·        Monitor quality control on packaging lines.

·        Make sure containers are clean, tighten lids, using correct containers, cartons, and proper markings.

·        Follow the correct pattern of pallet stacking.

·        Assist with counts on package reports and properly marks all containers including stenciling, labeling, etc. 

·        Assist with inventory damage control during filling process.

·        Clean and lubricate equipment.

·        Work overtime as needed.

·        Must follow strict safety rules.

·        Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, and/or operations preferred.