Packaging Operator

Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions, Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Salary Range (starting at $21.53).

Overview:

This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager or designate as part of the plant’s Production team and is responsible for performing a broad range of duties primarily consisting of Utilizing a forklift to move, position and load or unload reels, boxes, coils, and pallets of finished goods onto trucks for transportation. Unloading trucks, rail cars, and containers containing raw materials. Preparing trucks for loading and positioning dunnage as specified and securing to the truck bed. Locating, moving, and store product at correct location using correct method and RF Scanner. Following all ISO and other departmental instructions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Remove and install wire drawer die per specifications on the production order.
• Roll full bobbins/spools of wire (300-600 lbs. each) with diameter specified on the production order into pallets for transportation to stranding positions. Load empty spools onto a spindle.
• String up machine with rod by manually pointing down the rod to fit through each stage die and drawing the wire down to the desired diameter as per the production specifications.
• Check wire size by weight using computer ISQ system.
• Monitor footage at take-up to determine if footage of core specified in the production order has been reached.
• During operation check for rod coils for near empty coils and complete transfer to new coil. Ensure that a new coil is ready, welded, and properly positioned for transfer from the empty coil.
• Ensure that assigned work area adheres to 6S principles.
• Make set-up/change overs to minimize time constraints associated with returning the line to production with minimum down time.
• Read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions including work orders, scrap tickets, job lot tickets, graphs, logs, schedules, raw material labels and general product labels, etc.
• Observe and read instruments, gauges, and dials to determine operating conditions.
• Read and interpret specifications and production orders.
• Prepare detailed reports and records listing production date, keeping inventory records, and operating logs.
• Inspect, examine, and observe for product and equipment defects.
• Use simple arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Use measuring devices such as pin gauges, micrometers, calipers where reading and interpretation is required.
• Operate hoists, cranes, fork truck, power and non-power tools.
• Follow safety procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Remove and install wire drawer die per specifications on the production order.
• Demonstrated experience using computers, tablets, smartphones to perform work is required.
• Demonstrated experience thinking strategically and creatively to solve problems and improve processes is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to work independently and must be able to read a micrometer.
• The ability to demonstrate your mechanical and computer skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment and to work overtime as the need arises
• Must be able to pass background check and drug test.

Working Conditions effecting key requirements:

• This job is performed both indoors and outdoors. The temperature in the work area will approximately equal ambient temperature for the plant but work must be performed regardless of temperature.

Tools and Equipment used:

• Forklifts of various sizes and capacities, yard truck, sweeper, or floor cleaner. RF scanner, measuring tape and other tools such as skill saw, nail gun, hammer, sledge, pry bar, and banding equipment as required.

Special Requirements:

• Forklift driver’s license preferred. Must have good hearing and eyesight. Must be able to push or pull 100 pounds infrequently and pull or push 75 pounds routinely. Must be able to lift 75 pounds infrequently and routinely lift 25 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hearing protection are required as part of the personal protective equipment. Rain gear is used as necessary and is provided. Cotton gloves and canvas gloves must be used as appropriate for some parts of the job and are dispensed per company guidelines.
• Work Environment/Physical Demands: This job is performed is almost exclusively indoors. It is located in a high noise area and hearing protection is required to be worn. Safety shoes and safety glasses with side shields are required as part of the personal protective equipment. The temperature in the work area will approximately equal ambient temperature for the plant and may be as high as 115 F in the summer and 30 F in the winter.