Machine Operator II - ARP

SUMMARY Works as an operator in the process, maintains quality standards and ensures continuous improvement of the total packaging operation: palletizers, strappers, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), wrappers and dunnage sorter. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Part of the packaging team members as an operator. Working in a safe manner and identifies and corrects unsafe work practices. Ensures plant quality standards are being met and maintained. Runs a packaging machine or machines using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface. Evaluates and improves skill level over time Troubleshoots and performs adjustments to the machines to correct improper functions. Assists with new machine setups. Performs preventive maintenance. Effectively communicates issues to the shift supervisor, and team members. Attends and participates in Packaging Team daily meetings. Ensures the department maintains a clean work environment.

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. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 or walk for 12 hours, and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, and climb stairs.    The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant.  The employee must also frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The special requirements 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. Ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance visions (20 feet or more).  Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts, requiring safety glasses to be worn.  The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn.  Good Manufacturing Practices are observed in all areas of the plant. Pay Range The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $21.75/hr; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $21.75/hr and $25.20/hr. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington