Operator

Under the responsibility of the Supervisor, the position holder directs and controls the operation of the equipment he is assigned on, in the manufacturing process

Responsibilities:

• Operates, maintains and controls the packaging equipment and Pelletizer in the manufacturing process
• Performs minor mechanical repairs and PM on equipment
• Makes sure to read and follow daily production schedule and instructions
• Prepares packaging materials by retrieving items from storage, applying labels to the containers, setting up and loading filling machines, operating scales and printing devices.
• Maintains the quality and the correct weight of the bags produced
• Performs Durometer tests on bags for hardness and vacuum
• Must be able to trouble shoot
• Drives a fork lift/Raymond in accordance with all legislation
• Makes sure that his workplace is clean
• Any other related tasks

• High School Degree and 2 years of experience in a manufacturing industry
• Must read and understand English; understands kilos and pounds
• Good mathematical abilities. The candidate will have to succeed at a mathematic exam
• Mechanic skills (The candidate will have to succeed a mechanical aptitude test)
• Good computer skills
• Capacity to lift 50 pounds many times a day and to stand up for long periods of time
• Certified fork lift operator
• Leadership, skills in decision making, skills in solving problems
• Analytical capacity and sense of initiative
• Sense of planning and organization
• Detailed (rigorous)