Machine Operator

Overview

Work Shift: 8hr - 3rd Shift 11p-7:30a M-F, Columbus, United States of America.

Location Address: 1917 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

The Machine Operator will operate blow‑mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. The role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. The Machine Operator is also responsible for following our company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Embraces and participates in continuous improvement processes to drive change within the plant.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Ensures compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Keeps the work area clutter free, clean, and organized.
• Introduces preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Operates blow‑mold/PET/injection molding machines (including wheels, reciprocating or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles.
• Adheres to quality control and follows blow mold process procedure.
• Introduces troubleshooting and resolves process problems.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging and labeling.
• Performs audits, weights and quality checks. Machines may vary by site.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repair on blow‑mold and support equipment.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Picks up dropped bottles, places them into bins and if needed into grinder.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated area.
• Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other.
• Prepares maintenance request forms and documents equipment repairs.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Blow mold experience.

• Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Completion of Altium Production/Machine Operator training within 90 days of hire date.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production…