What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator I position at Lamplight Farms Incorporated?
Job Summary
Lamplight Farms Inc, a division of the W.C. Bradley Co, is looking for an entry level 1st shift Machine Operator I.
As a Machine Operator I you will learn to set up and operate production and packaging machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operation of high-volume industrial bottling and packaging equipment, including but not limited to clearing minor jams and malfunctions.
- Load, monitor, count and sort materials, and ensure quality product is being produced in a timely manner on basic machines including the drop packing, bliss box, and labeling machines.
- Complete timely quality checks and record results in computer or tablet.
- With direct supervision, provide limited assistance to maintenance in production changeovers where needed.
- Remove defective products or equipment from line and/or reposition materials to continue efficient production flow.
- Review bill of materials to make sure correct production components are being used in production.
- Assist maintenance technicians with basic tasks as requested.
- Follow strict quality, safety, and operational procedures.
- Prepare packaging materials and load product into boxes if required.
- Cross train others on basic machines as deemed necessary.
- Fill in for other roles as qualified or as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Work Experience: A minimum of 6 months working in a related manufacturing or logistics area, preferably with automated machinery.
License(s) / Certification(s): N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
- Ability to move and operate safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protection equipment including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, mask, etc as necessary per job function.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
- Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
- Flexibility in working hours as needed by the operations.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness
- Ability to have regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers
Physical Requirements
Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.
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