Machine Operator
29 days ago
Cedar Grove
Job Description Unit Pack is a family-owned and operated company with over 50 years of experience in packaging liquids, creams, gels, serums, oils, and pastes in single-use packages catering to your packaging needs. Our packaging solutions include customized designs, classic sachets, and affordable and high-quality pouches showcasing your brand. At our Certified Organic and FDA-registered facility, we maintain rapid changeover ability and consistent on-time delivery, ensuring that your needs are always met. Our long-standing partnerships in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial industries have made us a trusted name in the business for over three generations. Job Summary: As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality goods. Your primary focus will be on inspecting packages, monitoring machine performance, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Attention to detail, physical strength, and technical skills are essential for this role. Requirements: ● The job requires the ability to lift up to thirty pounds without assistance. ● You should be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. ● Climbing tall equipment to replace parts is a frequent task, so it is essential to do so safely. ● You will be working in a loud production floor environment, and proper hearing protection is mandatory. ● You must have a keen eye for detail to continuously inspect and focus on small details of produced goods. ● Inspect 100% of packages during production, including checks on print quality, seams, welds, and fill volume. ● Maintain the correct position at all times while operating the machine. ● Keep the workstation clean and organized, properly arranging tool trays, scale tables, and roll tables. ● Keep the work station stocked with necessary supplies: alcohol, wipes, gloves… ● Assemble boxes and fill them with the correct number of packages while adhering to designated weight requirements. ● Replenish raw materials on printers and tube makers, while also disposing if waste properly ● Replace wear parts to maintain a high level of quality in production ● Line boxes with paper to check for leaks and perform leak tests on boxes containing paper. ● Clean the production line at required times following work instructions to prevent downtime, interruptions, and defective packages ● Identify and replace defective jaws on the machine. ● Empty the butt trim chip bucket and water collect bucket at the machine as needed. ● Perform visual inspection to ensure proper functioning of pumps and prevent air entrapment unless the order is complete. ● Clean pumps following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for pump cleaning at designated cleaning stations. ● Accurately complete all quality control paperwork, following instructions and performing necessary checks. ● Report any issues with paperwork to the quality control team promptly. ● Record all machine stoppages using the Down Time Log, communicating with mechanics to accurately document stations and actions performed. ● Complete all tasks outlined in the Machine Operators Work Instructions on a daily basis. ● Attend weekly Machine Operator meetings to stay updated on any changes or improvements. ● By diligently executing these responsibilities, you will contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the production process and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods to customers. *Please note that this job description is subject to change as needed based on the evolving requirements of the role and the production environment. Company DescriptionUnit Pack is a family-owned and operated company with over 60 years of experience in packaging liquids, creams, gels, serums, oils, and greases in single-use packages. Our packaging solutions include customized designs, classic sachets, and affordable and high-quality pouches showcasing brands. At our Certified Organic and FDA-registered facility, we maintain rapid changeover ability and consistent on-time delivery, ensuring that customer needs are always met. Our long-standing partnerships in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial industries have made us a trusted name in the business for over three generations.Unit Pack is a family-owned and operated company with over 60 years of experience in packaging liquids, creams, gels, serums, oils, and greases in single-use packages. Our packaging solutions include customized designs, classic sachets, and affordable and high-quality pouches showcasing brands.\r\n\r\nAt our Certified Organic and FDA-registered facility, we maintain rapid changeover ability and consistent on-time delivery, ensuring that customer needs are always met. Our long-standing partnerships in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial industries have made us a trusted name in the business for over three generations.