Operator Packaging Machine

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, (other duties may be assigned): 

Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.

Monitors line-flow rates:

Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.

Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance.  Includes           continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level.

Orders packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed.  

Monitors bagger operation:

Ensures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently.  Notifies team leaders of problems.

Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Q.A. standards.

Changes tape and wires on jaws.

Changes paper and poly rolls.

Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.

Monitors dyna-pack operation:

a.  Adjusts for different fiber.

b.  Adjusts chair.

c.  Supplies COPs with fiber.

d.  Adjusts bag settlers as needed to minimize breakage.

Monitors case settler operation:

a.  Adjusts for different fiber.

b.  Monitors headspace on cases and adjusts settings accordingly (compression, time and height).

Monitors case sealer operation:

a.  Adjust for different fiber.

b.  Monitors and adjusts glue patterns.

Troubleshoots equipment operation:

Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.

b.  Operates equipment with minimum waste.

Reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.

Gives other employees breaks as directed by the team leader

Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the packaging room as directed by the team leader.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.  Ability to effectively present or listen to information in oneonone and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and work within the main objective of low operating cost.  Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and give directions to other employees on work needs in the packaging room.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand on hard floors and walk quickly.  The employee frequentlyis required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to slippery, wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or hazardous chemicals.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles such as fiber dust and tight confined spaces.  The employee works near moving mechanical parts, in high places, and is exposed to extreme heat and cold alternating through each shift.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

QUALIFICATION PERIOD:

Not to exceed 35 shifts worked