Machine Operator Apply
Pay Rate: $ 18.00 / hour
We have partnered with a large manufacturing company in the Statesville, NC area to provide them with a Machine Operator. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.
Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Machine Operator:
#1. Ability to troubleshoot simple equipment related problems. Issues beyond the Operator's level of experience should be brought to management's attention.
#2. Knowledge of chemistry
#3. 1 year or more of experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities of the Machine Operator:
The role of the Production Operator is broken down into Batch Making, Machine Operator and Material Handler. The tasks for each are outlined below:
Machine Operator - The Machine Operator is responsible for the filling and packaging of paint products into containers. The Machine Operator position includes the duties of Filler Operator, Set-Up Operator, Case Packer Operator, Label Operator and Palletizer Operator.
Reads instructions on batch ticket to properly set various filling and packaging equipment for automatic operation.
Batchmaking - The Batch Maker is responsible for making batches of paint by following standard procedures. The Manufacturer position includes the duties of Batch Making Operators:
- Reads instructions and follows departmental procedures to add raw materials to mixing tanks to produce batches of paint.
- Moves 50 lb. drums with the assistance of a two-wheeled cart or drum handler attached to a walk behind lift.
- Opens, lifts and dumps bags of raw materials weighing 50 lbs. into mixing tanks repetitively.
- Lift and dumps pails weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Opens and closes valves, sets and activates meters (meters may be automatic), which are located at various levels, orientation and degrees of manageability.
- Drives a straddle stacker vehicle to transport drums, totes and pallets of materials.
- Completes paperwork involved in the course of the manufacturing process.
- Uses painting and cleaning equipment (brushes, brooms, shovels, dustpans, mops, etc.) for general housekeeping chores.
- Wears required safety equipment as needed, to include a half-face and full-face respirator.
Material Handler - Responsibilities may include loading or unloading shipments, pulling and picking orders, and operating a variety of machinery and equipment. Material Handler employees include the shipping and receiving positions:
- Loads and unloads shipments, verifies materials and packing slips, and stocks items as appropriate.
- Pulls, picks, and stages orders based on customer or production needs, prepares items for shipment or production, and completes appropriate paperwork or updates system records.
- Operates a forklift and other machinery or tools to transport, move, stock, and store materials and product.
- Completes appropriate paperwork and/or enters data regarding incoming materials, work-in-progress, outgoing orders, and other operations to ensure records and counts are accurate.
- Assists with maintaining an inventory of materials, product, and goods, such as completing cycle counts, performing calculations, entering information, and other related duties.
- Ensures compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations; may require the employee to wear safety equipment or gear.
- Assists with maintaining a clean and safe working environment and may perform various janitorial or housekeeping tasks.
- Communicates with production, quality control, maintenance, and other departments to maintain a safe and effective environment and to ensure quality products.
- Participates in various committees and problem-solving teams, in a professional manner.
Requirements of the Machine Operator:
- FORMAL EDUCATION:
- Required:
- N/A
- Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Required:
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Required:
- Ability to troubleshoot simple equipment related problems. Issues beyond the Operator's level of experience should be brought to management's attention.
- Preferred:
- Knowledge of chemistry
- 1 year or more of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Required:
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
- Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-100 pounds.
- Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
- Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures.
- May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
- May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
- May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
- Work surfaces may include concrete.
- Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
- Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
- TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required:
- Verification of customer codes, lot numbers, packaging materials and Raw Materials.
- Perform inventories of packaging materials: labels, cartons, bottles, cans, glue, tape, stretch film, ink, etc.
- Work as part of a team or independently. Program label and ink jet printers,
- Perform and participate in general housekeeping activities.
- Perform all requirements pertaining to Batch Tracking functions.
- Operate forklift
- Preferred:
- Experience with employee direct access systems such as GEMS
- Required:
Other Key Requirements:
- 6 months contract
- A Shift:
- Week One: Mon-Thurs.
- 6:00 am 6:30 pm
- Week Two: Tues-Thurs
- 6:00 am 6:30 pm
- Note: Basically work every other Monday
- Onsite opportunity
- US Citizen or Green card Holder.
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About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job
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