Production Operator 1

Job Summary:  Responsible for operating and setting up and running a machine to produce high quality products. 

• Uphold company safety, environmental and quality standards.                      
• Responsible to setup, operate, monitor and adjust sleeve machine for quality production, and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Responsible for meeting production standards.                                                        
• Responsible for keeping blade set-ups maintained.             
• Work with crush cut and razor blades                                     
• Box, package, stack finished rolls weighing up to 35 lbs to heights of up to 6 ft.          
• Capable of earning and maintaining a forklift license for a motorized pallet jack.         
• Move skids of material and finished goods to and from machine area with pallet jack.
• Complete production paperwork.                                                                                         
• Follow and give written and oral instructions/communication, and work without close supervision.
• Requires good vision and attention to detail.                                                            
• Work in a group concept; self-motivated; and able and willing to be cross-functional.
• Keep machine(s) and work area(s) neat and clean.
• Train new employees as instructed.
• Help with inventory count as needed.
• Minimal unplanned absenteeism, excluding MPMLA, FMLA .or other legally protected time off.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience with basic math, written and oral communication skills as well as mechanical skills.
• Previous machine related experience preferred.
• Must be capable to run all hosts on the machine          
• Stand up a significant part of the shift; lift up to 35 pounds.
• Knowledge of the metric system, preferred.
• Ability to use calculator, computer and measuring tools.     
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with others.
• Required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, grasp and lift up to 35 pounds throughout the shift.                    
• Hours: any as required, including overtime on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
• Must be able to work within the framework of 6S, ISO and IATF requirements.