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 to use calipers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be dependable.  Must have good attendance