Rigid Forming Operator - 1st shift

The Rigid Forming Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining thermoforming equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality meets customer specifications while following safety protocols and production standards. Direction Received: Usually, direction comes from the Shift Supervisor.

Hours: 7am to 3pm

An additional $2.50/hr. premium added to salary for our worked between 7pm-7am. Any hours worked outside of 7pm-7am will not receive the premium.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Set up and/or operate equipment (Thermoformers, vacuum lifts, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, micrometers, dials, or calibrated scales)    

• Must be capable of operating multiple thermoforming lines simultaneously, including different types of Thermoformers and associated front/back side operations as required  

• Identify machine issues and quickly troubleshoot to resolve malfunctions to maintain production schedules 

• Monitor and document product quality by auditing process parameters, taking measurements, and analyzing quality data to ensure specifications are met. 

• Perform basic operator Preventative Maintenance (PM) to avoid shutdowns.  

• Monitor and maintain product quality through process audits, measurements, and visual inspections, analyzing data and responding to defects to ensure specifications are consistently met.Taking/measuring product samples to ensure product is within customer specifications. 

• Entering and analyzing product quality data to identify if the product is within control and specification.    

• Read and follow production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.  

• Ability learn and execute Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures 

• Ability to obtain Forklift/Material Handler skill set and certification   

• Maintain compliance with food safety and GMP  

• Ability to use computer systems such as Microsoft office and Inventory Managing Software  

• Ability to work with and communicate closely with online product inspectors when needed 

• Foster an environment focused on safety, including but not limited to: performing machine safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, identifying near misses and opportunities for improvement, driving associate engagement on shift, performing lock out tag out 

Education/Experience:     

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 

• Stable work history 

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred  

• Previous experience working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts preferred  

• Previous experience using industry standard tools (pneumatic and electrical)   

• Previous experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.  

 

Required Skills:  

• Basic computer proficiency including email  

• Accurately read and use measuring tools