Operator I

About the position

The position involves operating production machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining appropriate documentation, and communicating ideas and problems to the appropriate staff. The operator will perform scheduled preventative maintenance and other repairs to production equipment, participate in production equipment changeovers, and be responsible for producing the best quality product. The operator must follow all employer safety and health regulations as required by company policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed the company's established safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate ideas and problems to appropriate staff.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and other repairs to production equipment.
• Participate in production equipment changeovers.
• Produce best quality product.
• Monitor and explain deviation from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Complete any machine and task specific training as documented on Operator Development Plan.
• Perform necessary Operator Checklists.
• Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed.
• Correct any deviations from quality standards.
• Monitor and respond to deviations within SPC charting.
• Communicate problems, progress reports, and continuous improvement ideas to management staff.
• Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
• Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift, and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to monitor and respond to quality standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
• Ability to act as Person In Charge in the absence of management.

Benefits

• Pay range: $18.95 - $27.90.
• Opportunities for growth and reward through RING Career Track process.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Recognition as one of the healthiest workplaces.