Machine Operator

SUMMARY: The Ward RDC Operator is responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned die cut machine. A successful operator follows the pre-production, make ready, and production run tasks and is responsible for accuracy and completeness of order, dies, set-up and installation, stock, load and feed of material and accuracy of cutting. The operator is responsible for knowing how to perform all the specific job duties associated with their machine. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures are carried out smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits. Experience working with corrugated packaging equipment is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and run machine to maximize production
• Safely operate machine that produces corrugated packaging
• Stop or reset machine when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature, dimension, pressure, register settings
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material
• Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Set up machine based on Ward RDC operational proficiencies
• Properly and successfully interact with team members
• Following Lock-out/Tag-out procedures is required
• Record all necessary information on the SupplyOne QAR (Quality Assurance Report)
• Uses proper PPE
• Meet customers’ requirements for printing, slotting, and scoring.
• Learns and follows the First Box Inspection Process
• Ability and knowledge to understand and use printing plates, ink system, and die boards
• Understands all safety procedures and precautions to ensure protections of personnel doing repairs and machine cleaning – including replacing and rotating blankets
• Ensuring production floor, machine area, is clean, accessible and safe

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Proficient with fractions, decimals, ruler reading and can apply concepts of high school math
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with coworkers
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Ability to complete paperwork necessary for every run
• Understands SupplyOne Manufacturing Standards
• Ability to work in a timely and productive manner, using problem solving techniques to meet customer needs
• Criminal background check and post offer drug screen must be successfully completed

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

This job is classified as ‘safety sensitive’ meaning it meets one or more of these characteristics:  a position in which a drug impairment constitutes an immediate and direct threat to the employee’s health or safety; or a position in which a momentary lapse in attention could result in injury or death to another person; involves work with confidential information or documents; or any job that includes tasks or duties that SupplyOne in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use, handle, and feel for objects
• The physical demands of standing, bending, walking, kneeling, or crouching are all possible for the duration of one shift
• The employee must regularly and repetitively lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee must occasionally be able to push and/or pull, sit for long periods of time, and frequently bend and twist
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus