Machine Operator II

Machine Operator II
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Supervises: None
Role Summary: The Machine Operator II handles production duties in a positive, fast growth business environment with high ethical standards and team accountability. The operator accurately performs repetitive work assigned by Production Management to complete a task involved in producing, assembling, inspecting, or testing a product while operating lines and adhering to all factory safety guidelines, and regulatory standards. The Machine Operator II will safely perform the below accountabilities while meeting quality and efficiency standards as defined by the Machine Operator II certification.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate two (2) or more machines: Bagger, overwrap, and carton lines.
• Operate the case sealer and palletize the product.
• Reduce product waste expense due to equipment malfunction.
• Perform a visual check on all products as they pass through the assigned station.
• Feed material into the carton line and over wrappers machine.
• Label pallets correctly prior to placing in the warehouse.
• Troubleshoot 2-3 different machines (overwrap, cartoner, bagger, and/or mixer).
• Operate production lines per quality and efficiency standards (80% efficiency).
• Must be able to know machine set-ups and changeovers of product.
• Execute production schedule.
• Reduce and eliminate errors.
• Report any damage or unusual condition of the product immediately.
• Identify and correct quality issues (rework).
• Make necessary adjustments to the lines to ensure quality.
• Ensure that all rework is completed accurately and promptly.
• Assist with line set up, paperwork, quality checks, and breaks.
• Review SOP’s
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:
Experience      2-4 years of general production line manufacturing experience
                     Knowledge of goods manufacturing processes.
                         Knowledge of general safety procedures.
Education       Highschool Diploma or GED.
                    Production Associate Certificates required or must be obtained within eight (8) weeks of start                            date: stapling, overwrap filling, carton filling, carton boxing, palletizing, and pallet jack.
Interpersonal
Skills               This role requires strong teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability to ensure
                        smooth production processes and meet safety and quality standards. The ability to take                                      initiative, solve problems, and maintain accountability for tasks, including machine operation                            and documentation, is essential for success in this role.
Other Skills   Basic math and reasoning skills.
                       Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Physical
Requirements Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and numbering.
                     Hearing with normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations. 
                     Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,                          depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
                    Ability to stand for long periods on solid surfaces.
                    Ability to periodically kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
                   The employee lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
Work
Environment   Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse manufacturing environment.
                    Exposed to dust, odors, oils, cleaning solutions, lubricants, and noise.
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.