Machine Operator​/Packer

Primary Function

The Machine Tender/Packer is a general utility person for the manufacturer of blown film plastic including line start-ups, winder operation and adjustment, packaging and palletizing of finished product.

• Operate extrusion equipment ensuring product meets order and quality specifications.
• Perform quality checks in accordance with order requirements using a micrometer and tape measure.
• Perform basic adjustments to line speed and winder settings to insure good quality products based on Customer specifications found on Traveler (work order).
• Weigh and accurately record all product on Travelers report / continuation sheets.
• Package product per routing notes and any other order instructions checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines.
• Continuous cleaning of work area as needed and removal of any debris or obstructions.
• Check equipment and work area for potential safety hazards and report those to the shift Supervisor.
• Follow all safety and BRC guidelines as instructed and report any non‑conformities to the shift supervisor for correction.
• Job duties may change as directed by supervisor.

• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event.
• Understands and actively participates in the company’s EHS policy, goals, and objectives.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, order forms, travelers and checklists.
• Ability to speak effectively with managers, co‑workers or before groups of co‑workers, supervisors or others within the company.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the shift supervisor.
• Mandatory participation in safety programs and training.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Wear mandatory assigned Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.).
• Able to operate a pallet jack.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Able to climb towers to thread up lines.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Know and understand the importance of safety, quality, housekeeping, and teamwork.
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production.
• Ask questions to prevent errors or clarification.
• Can work with minimum supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

• Walking to operate production machines and package and palletize finished product for as much as 100% of the workday.
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of the workday.
• Must be able to assist with set‑ups and mechanical repairs which can require standing for as much as 100% of the workday.
• Standing for as much as 100% of the workday.
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of the workday.
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of the workday.
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of the workday.
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of the workday.
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of the workday.
• Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of the workday.
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of the workday.
• The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time).

• Possess basic math skills.
• Able to read tape measure or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Able to read a weight scale and transfer to documents.
• Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.