Description/Job Summary

Summary

Provide support to Machine Operator/Packers by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must be able to perform all duties of a Machine Operator/Packer such as remove or pick up product from machines, trim parts using knife or torch, visually inspect parts for defects, grease etc.

Performs highly repetitive counting, packing and stacking of cartons.

Supplies workstations with required materials, such as boxes, labels, tape, etc.

Participates in line clearance event and follows the "Line Preparation and Clearance" procedure.

Changes color in injection molding machines as necessary.

Performs minor repairs to scales, tape machines, etc.

Removes finished product from workstations and delivers to warehouse.

Ensures that cases are labeled correctly, in the proper sequence, stamped with an operator/packer stamp, and are stacked properly on pallets as defined in QAS (Quality Assurance Standard) for the job that is running.

Refers questions to the Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor.

Notifies the Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor of discrepancies in regards to product packaging, product counts and product labeling.

Notifies the Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor of any potential inventory shortages related to the supplies required to perform the job at the machines within the assigned work area.

Maintains a steady rate of work and stays busy at all times.

Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner (floor must be clear of parts). Includes disposing of regrind parts and trash correctly.

Participates in 5S projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Ability to operate all Injection machines.

Language Skills

Ability to recognize similarities and differences between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences in English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift certification

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 required to stand for an entire shift and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection.