Machine Operator

Blanker Operator
7a-7p
Pay- $18.10
Schedule- Working 3 days one week and 4 the next with alternating weekends


JOB SUMMARY
Safely operates the equipment (blanker machines) to produce finished blanks according to customer specifications and quality standards at or above specified production requirements.  

WORK DEVICES 
Blank carts, front dividers, high speed blanking machines, knives, pencils, printed rolls, tape, unwind stands, clipboard, production papers, roll tickets.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
• Actively engaged, involved, and current in SWO process; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
• Ensure production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Perform all tasks necessary to operate blanking equipment according to procedure.
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure a quality product according to company and customer standards, at or above standard speeds.
• Check quality of paper for issues (i.e. contamination, printing errors, etc.)
• Load blanks in blank carts; Mount rolls on machines.
• Maintain proper flow of full blank carts from blanker area to storage area
• Unplug scrap chute, when necessary; Pull and dispose of scrap from blow pipe.
• Notify Supervisor and/or Group Leader of problems that arise that are beyond the scope of the operator’s duties including:  product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage of necessary supplies and material handling problems.
• Maintain 5S in assigned area, keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly; Maintains work system tools
• Follow production schedule by machine and design. Complete necessary production reports.
• Once qualified, instruct and train other operators.
• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met.
• Complete shut-down and start-up procedure, as necessary.
• Meets required Key Performance Metrics (KPI’s)
• Communicates with oncoming shift to ensure continuity of production, quality, and safety.
• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production requirements are met.
• Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation.  This includes Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Lifting up to 50 lbs. to a height of 3 feet; Pushing blank carts weighing up to 1,500 lbs. (2-person job); Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.
PandoLogic. Category:Manufacturing, Keywords:General Machine Operator, Location:Shelbyville, IL-62565