Machine Operator

• A Shift:
  • Week One: MonThurs.
    • 6:00 am 6:30 pm
  • Week Two: TuesThurs
    • 6:00 am 6:30 pm
  • Note: Basically work every other Monday
• PPE Required: Steel or composite toed shoes safety glasses and hearing protection

The role of the Production Operator is broken down into Batch Making Machine Operator and Material Handler. The tasks for each are outlined below:

Machine Operator:

• The Machine Operator is responsible for the filling and packaging of paint products into containers.
• The Machine Operator position includes the duties of Filler Operator SetUp Operator Case Packer Operator Label Operator and Palletizer Operator.
• Reads instructions on batch ticket to properly set various filling and packaging equipment for automatic operation.
• Lifts and maneuvers hoses weighing up to 50 lbs. to manifold connections for coupling to pipe system.
• Opens and closes valves located at various levels orientation and degrees of manageability.
• Drives a forklift vehicle to transport pallets of materials within the plant loading finished goods from the Fill Line onto trailers and unloading packaging items from trailers.
• Lifts and positions stacks of labels lids pails and cartons weighing up to 50 lbs. from floor level to overhead level to load automatic machines.
• Climbs and descends stairs and ladders in the course of the filling process.
• Lifts and positions 5gallon pails of product weighing up to 65 lbs. from waist height to floor level.
• Completes paperwork involved in the course of the filling process.
• Uses painting and cleaning equipment (brushes brooms shovels dustpans mops etc.) for general housekeeping chores.
• Wears required safety equipment as needed.

• The Batch Maker is responsible for making batches of paint by following standard procedures. The Manufacturer position includes the duties of Batch Making Operators:
  • Reads instructions and follows departmental procedures to add raw materials to mixing tanks to produce batches of paint.
  • Moves 50 lb. drums with the assistance of a twowheeled cart or drum handler attached to a walk behind lift.
  • Opens lifts and dumps bags of raw materials weighing 50 lbs. into mixing tanks repetitively.
  • Lift and dumps pails weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Opens and closes valves sets and activates meters (meters may be automatic) which are located at various levels orientation and degrees of manageability.
  • Drives a straddle stacker vehicle to transport drums totes and pallets of materials.
  • Completes paperwork involved in the course of the manufacturing process.
  • Uses painting and cleaning equipment (brushes brooms shovels dustpans mops etc.) for general housekeeping chores.
  • Wears required safety equipment as needed to include a halfface and fullface respirator.

Material Handler

• Responsibilities may include loading or unloading shipments pulling and picking orders and operating a variety of machinery and equipment. Material Handler employees include the shipping and receiving positions:
  • Loads and unloads shipments verifies materials and packing slips and stocks items as appropriate.
  • Pulls picks and stages orders based on customer or production needs prepares items for shipment or production and completes appropriate paperwork or updates system records.
  • Operates a forklift and other machinery or tools to transport move stock and store materials and product.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork and/or enters data regarding incoming materials workinprogress outgoing orders and other operations to ensure records and counts are accurate.
  • Assists with maintaining an inventory of materials product and goods such as completing cycle counts performing calculations entering information and other related duties.
  • Ensures compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations; may require the employee to wear safety equipment or gear.
  • Assists with maintaining a clean and safe working environment and may perform various janitorial or housekeeping tasks.
  • Communicates with production quality control maintenance and other departments to maintain a safe and effective environment and to ensure quality products.
  • Participates in various committees and problemsolving teams in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot simple equipment related problems. Issues beyond the Operators level of experience should be brought to managements attention.
• Must be able to sit stand hear and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk write and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend carry reach push and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May work in areas where toxic flammable and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate nontoxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Verification of customer codes lot numbers packaging materials and Raw Materials.
• Perform inventories of packaging materials: labels cartons bottles cans glue tape stretch film ink etc.
• Work as part of a team or independently. Program label and ink jet printers
• Perform and participate in general housekeeping activities.
• Perform all requirements pertaining to Batch Tracking functions.
• Operate forklift

• Experience with employee direct access systems such as GEMS
• Knowledge of chemistry
• 1 year or more of experience in a manufacturing environment