Operates machines within assigned area. This includes troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control, flows to work
Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals
Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required
Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department
Supports existing line operation documentation, such as Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking, by completing the required tasks and documentation at the required intervals.
Make sure down time is getting entered in to the HMI with clear explanations of what occurred
Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools
Supports new initiatives when required by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation
Perform tasks to support other departments when directed
Actively participates in shift hand off
Works with team towards meeting Packaging metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order
Performs all other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications/Education/Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
Previous packaging work experience preferred
Must be available to work overtime and weekends
Personal Qualities/Characteristics
Self-directed, able to keep oneself busy and the work of temporary associates on the line
Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels to teach products and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments
Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers