Production Machine Operator I

Position Summary: Tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, taping, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Aids in setting up filling equipment for production line operations.
• Being able to start and stop filling machinery and monitor its performance to identify any malfunctions.
• Report any malfunctions to the Team Leader and Maintenance department if necessary.
• As an operator, actively adjusts various aspects of the filling process to ensure the product consistently meets the highest quality standards. This includes adjusting weights, or any other requirement for the product that may affect the overall product quality.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure that products are packaged according to specifications.
• Ability to feed products to conveyors or other feeding devices.
• Connects the bulk tank to the machine, meticulously cross-verifying lot numbers, expiration dates, and manufacturing dates with the corresponding batch ticket.
• Initiates production by carefully following the steps outlined in the Batch Ticket, ensuring that cleaning tags are verified and securely attached to the batch records.
• Ensures accurate printing of Lot Numbers, Expiration Dates, and other relevant information on materials for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging containers.
• Demonstrates the ability to take the proper actions with scrap products, including identifying and handling items such as expired, flammable, or other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Replenishes packaging supplies as needed and communicates with Team Leads if any raw materials are needed for the production line.
• Demonstrates the ability to stack pallets in accordance with the specified pallet configuration.
• Effectively manages Lot Number changes between production runs and diligently verifies them with the Team Leaders.
• Ensures materials are counted accurately to properly return them and make sure they have the right identification.
• Conducts quality tests on each item in accordance with the BOM notes, ensuring that the documentation of tests is carefully followed and accurately recorded.
• Properly allocates data into the Visual Metric, Operator Log Sheet, and Electronic Batch Record by accurately filling out the necessary data fields.
• Assist other teammates helping when needed while showcasing a strong teamwork mindset.
• Is capable of operating production machines on the inside of 1 category (Liquid bottling, Lotion bottling, Tube lines, Packette lines)
• Inspires workers with a positive attitude to increase production quantity while upholding high production standards, encouraging a motivated and productive work environment.
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Maintains cleanliness in their designated area throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Replenishes packaging supplies and communicates with Team Leads if any raw materials are needed for the line.
• Should shadow and learn from a Production Machine Operator lll
• Must be able to fill in for an absent Packer l or Packer ll if needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Up to 6 months of related packaging or production experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Basic understanding of at least two production or packaging machines, including Simplex.
• Basic reading comprehension and communication skills to understand instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to learn and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) accurately.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with weight, volume, and machine settings.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions related to machine operation.
• Ability to observe and identify potential issues during machine operation to ensure product quality and adherence to standards.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience operating additional types of packaging or production machinery beyond Simplex.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced production environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for minor mechanical or operational issues.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job I the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger! handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor1etc.}.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.