Production Operator 1- Packaging

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient operation of case forming, case packing, labeling and all other downstream equipment.
• Ensure equipment is supplied with required materials, (e.g., adhesives, shrink wrap, labels).
• Perform package quality checks as required.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
• Perform operator-related preventative maintenance duties as required.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Work directly with maintenance personnel, other line personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment including immediately correcting or reporting safety issues to your supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and correct machinery or quality problems.
• Able to participate in team assignments.
• Able to set up and/or changeover equipment to different packages sizes or different case codes.
• Properly label all containers used in your work area.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of production environment and machinery.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to troubleshoot production-related problems. Must be able to understand and follow directions.
• Must be able to demonstrate good attendance.
• Ability to read equipment operations manuals.
• Ability to recognize material and product defects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Ability to work on all shifts.
• Ability to workup to twelve (12) hour shifts to satisfy business needs.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or overtime as required.
• Ability to visually identify materials defects.
• Ability to hear machine operations sounds to detect jams, changes in speed and other routine running conditions.
• Must be able to rotate positions.
• Must be able to participate in job development training (i.e. troubleshooting, etc.) and must be able to cross-train on all equipment.
• Must be able to follow standard operating procedures required by TCCC Quality System.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within six months of start date.