POSITION SUMMARY:

To operate lining and auxiliary equipment assigned by rotation schedule or supervisor. To properly perform line clearances in cooperation with Mold Technicians. This is a Safety Sensitive Position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies issues, troubleshoots machines to produce quality parts, safely.
• Enters all downtime reason codes into ERP for tracking.
• Verifies raw materials meet work requirements.
• Samples and visually inspects production as required; notifies Mold Technicians of non-compliances.
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Checks material status and calls for more materials if necessary.
• Checks that all machine sensors and guards are operating properly.
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., cleans filers; performs scheduled sanitation duties. 
• Segregates, inspects and sorts scrap material.
• Relieves Production Operators during breaks.
• Covers for absences/ vacations on other shifts on a voluntary basis.
• Follows all GMP guidelines.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follows manufacturing Work Order (BOM);
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected finished goods/WIP, and raw materials.
• Loads cartons, tape rollers, labelers, and raw materials as needed for production & assists Mold Techs as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervision/management, including but not limited to cross-training co-workers.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends continuous improvement meetings.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Finishes appropriate processing training for position.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Good verbal and written skills; basic math skills.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Scissor Lift training required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical aptitude required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing or Pulling (5-25 lbs. typically 40 – 70% of the day) – broom, scrap boxes/gaylords; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – color barrels, liner material;
• Lifting or Carrying (5-25 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – scrap material; (25-60 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) buckets of color;
• Simple grasping (15-70%);
• Firm grasping (15-70%).

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Nylon hammer, Allen wrenches, manual pallet jack, welding gloves, scissor lift, face shield, calipers, scales, and walk behind pallet lift. Other equipment, as assigned.

CONTACTS:

• Mold Technicians, Production Operators, Mold Technician – Lead, Production Supervisor; Maintenance personnel, Warehouse personnel, Quality Assurance Manager; Production Manager; HR Manager; Safety Coordinator. 

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to Production Supervisor. 
• Phoenix classes required: Processing 4-5 std week course, Basic and Optimized (9 CD required & hands on training with lining side specialist).