Packaging Machine Operator sets up and operates a packaging machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications. Being a Packaging Machine Operator verifies goods packaged against package invoices. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery. Additionally, Packaging Machine Operator adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Documents inventory number and weight, and organizes packages. May make minor repairs to packaging equipment as needed. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Packaging Machine Operator works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
· Prepares machine setup duties by installing molds, cutting dies, slug remover and other tooling accessories per instructions on work orders.
· Uses Hoist and roller carts to maneuver tooling into place
· Uses Bill of Materials on Work order to set up and verify proper material.
· Loads raw film rolls using overhead crane onto unwind station and feeds film into machine.
· Consistently monitors quality of parts as they exit machine by hand pulling and inspecting.
· Uses effective problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot and implement solutions to simple process problems.
· Adjusts machine temperature, speed, pressure settings as necessary to maintain quality parts.
· Sets counting scale accurately for each job.
· Continuously removes Scrap rolls and place in appropriate gaylords or baler(s).
· Performs unassisted removal and installation of product tooling following standard operating procedures using power and hand tools.
· Determines job specifications and settings on control panel by test runs and/or use of existing job instruction recipes that determine temperature and air settings.
· Makes and saves changes to job instructions as necessary.
· Packages produced goods into boxes, gaylords or other types of packaging and applies appropriate labels or other identification.
· Palletizes in accordance with instructions per individual job.
· English Speaking, reading and writing is required for this position.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to warm and/or humid conditions; precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Clear All
0 Packaging Machine Operator jobs found in Appleton, WI area