Operator Trainee Plastic - D

Job Title: Operator Trainee Department: Production

SABERT CORPORATION JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports To (Title): Production Manager or Shift Supervisor)

BASIC FUNCTION

Learn the required procedures to operate an extruder/thermoformer as a Level 1 Operator. These duties include following the production schedule and making sure all supplies needed for production runs are available. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Safety

• Must wear all assigned safety personal protective equipment, may be position specific, at all times as required by Sabert policy.
• Adheres to all safety policies and reports
• Must be trained and able to perform proper lockout-tagout procedures
• Must be trained and able to perform proper confined space entry
• Must be properly trained to use hand tools that are required to perform operator duties
• Must be trained in proper operation of power tools required for daily duties
• Trained Behavior Based Safety Champion

Cleanliness

• Must keep entire line in a neat and clean manner using 6S principles and good manufacturing practices.

Material Handling

• Must be able to set up and operate material blender system to keep production line supplied with material.
• Knowledgeable in the startup and operation of a material weigh hopper
• Must be able to startup and operate the vacuum loading system including the vacuum control panel.
• Knowledgeable in the operation, function, and cleaning requirements of the dust control system.

Quality

• Must make sure that all product that is produced meets or exceeds minimum standards for quality packaged finished goods
• Perform quality checks, such as part weight, proper form, lid fit, sheet thickness, water leak test, and CPET oven test, on production at specified intervals and record results on proper paperwork.
• Must abide by all food safety regulations such as Good Manufacturing Practices and sliver control procedures

Miscellaneous

• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous manufacturing experience a must

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - HOURLY POSITIONS

• Standing (95% of the Day)
• Lifting (no more than 40 lbs)
• Heat Related ( when working on extruder die)
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable