Job Description

Machine Operator Second Shift - English fluency not required.
Hours: Mon-Fri 3:00 PM to 11 PM

Temp-to-hire

This position packs product via a conveyor into drying racks, cardboard boxes or bins containing plastic bags. Packs finished products obtained from drying racks or storage boxes into plastic bags or cardboard boxes.

Requirements:
~ High School diploma; must be able to do simple math.
~ 3-6 months' experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
~ Must be able to read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
~ Frequently required to stand and walk during an 8-hour shift.
~ Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.
~ Will lift and/or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
~ Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform duties.
~ Must be available to work overtime as necessary.
~ Will work in a dusty and sometimes wet environment as well as cold/hot/humid areas based on the seasons.

Responsibilities:
~ Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
~ Packs product into drying racks, boxes or bags.
~ Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.
~ Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in designated location, wagon or pallet.
~ Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.
~ Completes "Operator Production/Quality Report," packing report, worksheets and/or "special" customer requirement inspection forms where required.
~ Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product quality. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, and records required information on Operator Quality Report.
~ Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes, or drying racks and notifies Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.
~ Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies Supervisor of any problems.
~ Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.
~ May assist with material handling.
~ May assist others with less experience in a position.
~ Perform other duties as required by Supervisor requiring the same skills.