Back End Operator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include:

• Operates automatic Palletizer/De-palletizer equipment within the plant.
• Ensures quality of finished package to include: cans placed correctly on pallets per customer order, manually insert cans to complete proper layer patterns, removes minor jams and reports major jams and/or irregularities to Maintainer or Supervisor
• Ability to recognize can defects; follows procedure for defect recognition and communication, collects and documents information on cans (50 per hour)
• Communicates timely and effectively; advises lift driver when supplies are needed and to remove defective supplies.
• Maintains log of production and/or downtime, spoilage as required.
• Using computerized system, makes label (tickets) for pallets
• Performs preventative maintenance and Housekeeping to include cleaning the Palletizer, plungers and fingers.
• Knowledge of measurements and specifications of cans.
• Successfully follows all standard operating procedures; company policies and procedures; good attendance is required.
• Ensures compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing  Practices) at all times
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports all problems to supervision.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D  preferred
• 1-2 year(s) experience in inspecting/packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Competencies

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to discern variations in color, shading, and/or can construction issues: visual acuity and high level of detail.
• Sense of urgency on problem identification and resolution.
• Ability to work with a team or individually without issue. 

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member frequently is required to climb or balance
• The team member is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic  
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures especially in the summer and winter months
• The noise level is frequently loud