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Packaging Machine Operator

Position is considered: non-exempt

Position Reports to: Shift Packing Supervisor

Number of Employees reporting to this Position: 0

Qualifications for the Position:

A High School degree or equivalent training. A minimum of three months directly related experience. Ability to understand production schedules. Familiar with the operation of production machinery. Good mechanical skills. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Safety:

Assistance may be required to lift the larger flo-film rolls. The operator must seek help the Supervisor.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements (ADA):

Mental: The ability to write, read, and calculate to the 8th grade level. Ability to understand and communicate ideas.

Physical: The ability to stand, walk, see, and hear, use of both hands, able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Primary Responsibilities for this position:

Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the accuracy of all manufacturing data related to finished goods packaging production. Maintains a continual monitoring of assigned manufacturing packaging equipment as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows all safety and company policy requirements

Typical Training Period for Position: 4 weeks

Typical Duties of the Position:

1. Follows the requirements of assigned schedule to meet production demand.


2. Sets up machinery based upon established specifications.


3. Unloads and loads packaging equipment with material.


4. Adjusts equipment to maintain proper quality standards.


5. Cleans production area and assigned equipment.


6. Notifies Supervisor of any problems.


7. Completes projects and tasks as assigned.


8. Advises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility.


9. Insures accuracy of information.


10. Advises superior on issues regarding safety.


11. Ensures the compliance of procedures to all company policies.


12. Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher level managers.

Quantifiable measurements of this position:

1. Production volume.


2. Quality of product processed.


3. Cleanliness and physical condition of the assigned area.


4. Attendance.


5. Timeliness of completed schedules.


6. Attendance at required meetings.


7. Proper completion of projects.


8. Proper and accurate paperwork.


9. Compliance with all safety and company regulations for assigned area of responsibility.

Typical Examples of Internal contacts for this Position:

1. Production Managers related to manufacturing matters.


2. Operations Manager related to production issues.


3. Production managers related to inventory, and operations matters.


4. Engineers related to physical area and related equipment.


5. Personnel as related to employee issues and company policy.

Typical Examples of External Contacts for this Position:

None required

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.