Machine Operator (Victoria, Tx)

Machine Operator
Victoria, TX

• On-site position and not Remote
• Permanent /Direct Hire Position, great company, excellent pay and benefits
• No Sponsorships, transfers, OPT, or visa sponsorships

7pm - 7 am
16.50 to start, plus 1.50 differential
$2000 signing bonus
Responsibilities

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• Identifies when the print plate on printer is worn, replaces it with a new one, and cleans the printer, as necessary.
• Changes the formula percentages on blenders according to the Traveler Report and verifies that the blender makes correct batches.
• Assists Operators with extruder start-ups. Threads up equipment with film (i.e. winders, folders, bag machines, printers). Threads up the tower with rope.
• If assigned to Roll Stock, must be capable of becoming forklift certified.
• Changes percentage formulas, changes to the new color formula and zeros out the scale blenders.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in Safety by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; makes entries into the Global Data Center (GDC).
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
• Identifies when the vacuum pump filter is dirty and replaces it with a new one.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Enables and/or disables hoppers sets fill time (in seconds) for hoppers.
• Assists in giving breaks to Packers on the lines
• Identifies when the screen pack is dirty, prepares the screen pack to be changed, and replaces the screen pack with a new one. Identifies when the sock sleeve on stabilizer is worn and replaces it with a new one.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge normally acquired through completion a High School diploma or GED.
• Motivated, energetic and willing to learn.
• Good communications, willing to ask questions; willing to work in a fast paced environment.
• In addition to the educational requirements 1-2 years mechanical experience or previous machine operator preferred.