JOB SUMMARY

This position has split responsibilities between a Packer and Production Assistant. They are responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all scheduled and running molding machines, both injection and blow. With the utmost attention paid to the quality of the parts being produced. This TeamMate will perform the Production Assistant duties when production requires help and will pack and do other aspects of both positions when production does not call for extra help.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Production

Packing: Safely and efficiently moves product from the molding machine to the box.

• Performs Packer duties as needed daily.
• Moving product into boxes, ensuring that all parts are packed correctly.
• Follow the instructions on the work order at each work center.
• Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations, and sorting.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy work environment by sweeping floor, picking up debris and parts and following set 5S standards on all work centers. Press cleanings are documented in IQMS once per shift.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions on all products to the Shift Manager, Team Leader, Production Assistant or QCS.
• Periodically verifies component part quantities (parts per bag). Notifies shift Manager/ Team Leader if issues are found.
• Notifies proper TeamMates of machine problems by paging over the intercom system, radio or other means.
• Execute and document quality inspections twice per shift in IQMS.
• Completes SQF cleanings on required presses each shift and records cleanings in IQMS.
• Follow all recommended Safety Practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties as required by supervision.
• Break down cardboard for recycling.
• Retrieves pallets, boxes, lids, and other supplies.
• Grind’s runners and rejects as required by the molding process.
• Records rejects as needed in IQMS and cleans off parts that fell on the floor.

Production Assistant: Analyzes workload and requirements, sets personal priorities based on these work requirements, Performs all tasks in a productive and efficient manner. Performs this job during absences while filling in for other TeamMates or when the workload requires more help on the production floor.

• Performs color changes, machine start-ups and shutdowns as indicated on the Production Schedule.
• Updates the Shift Manager’s log by logging any problems or important information needing to be passed on to the next shift.
• Operates, maintains, repairs and cleans all equipment, completes necessary reports such as machine repair orders (MRO).
• Analyzes and adjusts presses / product as required, works with QA to ensure the products meet specifications.
• Completes NCRs, assists with MRB’s and MROs if repairs are needed.
• Ensuring that the product being produced is the best possible, given the condition of the mold / machine.
• Investigates production problems, with a goal to minimize down time and maximize the production of good quality parts.
• Monitors the collection and separation of all substandard products and enters the information in IQMS for each work center.

Safety / Housekeeping: Ensures that all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel.

• Complies with all SQF policies, and safety regulations, establishes good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assists in the investigation of safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Maintains a high level of communication with shift personnel. Advises and cautions TeamMates about potential problems and dangers.
• Takes corrective actions to ensure that all equipment utilized in the Plant is free of recognized hazards.
• Operates all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Helps with the training of new TeamMates, passes on information related to the safe and proper use of the equipment.

Material Handling: Provides a variety of duties related to maintaining material, regrind and color levels throughout the molding department.

• Rotation with other Production Assistants: Ensures that the correct material, color and additives are being used for each product being produced, and that the presses do not run out of material or color.
• Must be organized and able to maintain the material and color levels efficiently and effectively throughout the department.
• Start of shift inspection and verification of all color and material being used.
• Checks and empties all grinders and Dust dogs using the material when possible, storing the material in barrels or Gaylord’s as needed. Ensuring that the barrels and Gaylord’s are labeled properly.
• Cleans filters by utilizing the air hoses in the cleaning station.
• Maintains the lot number accuracy for all of the colors on the floor and any virgin materials in gaylords as well.

Other:

• Participates in plant shutdowns and plant startups by starting all air compressors, water towers, water chillers and presses.
• Monitors the proper use and storage of all regrind including all regrind paperwork.
• Monitors Packers to ensure proper packing procedures are being performed.

GENERAL CONDUCT:

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Shift Managers, Team Leaders to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company’s Attendance Policy.
• Submits new ideas and Kaizens to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.

TRAINING:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Gage and inspection equipment
• Quality Inspections
• Quality Programs and data collection systems
• Segregating Non-Conforming Products -MRB
• SPC – Charts & graph decoding
• Packing Duties

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of product colors, material and additives preferred.
• Good physical dexterity and color discrimination
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and possess good decision-making skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks with little supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Whirley – DrinkWorks! Products preferred.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic software, such as Word and Excel as well as demonstrated mechanical ability

• The ability to meet the physical demands of the job, such as standing up for long hours and lifting heavy loads occasionally.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Bending, crouching, and squatting.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and lowering workloads of up to 45lbs.
• Reaching above shoulder height.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.