Machine Operator - Stitcher/Trimmer
Koozie Group
- Sleepy Eye, MN
- $19.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- People First culture
- Flexible Schedules
- Great Shift Differential (2nd Shift - $1.25/hr / 3rd Shift - $1.75/hr)
- We will train for all positions!
- Climate controlled environment (Clean and Heat/AC!!)
- Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement Opportunities (as soon as 6 months)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Employee Discount Program
- Sets up machine and operates it according to Work Instructions and operator manual. Identifies when mechanical problems occur.
- Performs operator-level maintenance duties on all equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and maintains documentation of maintenance.
- Lifts up to 45-pound boxes frequently. Team lift at higher weights.
- Accurately reports and records daily production and scrap.
- Achieves make-ready and run times.
- Communicates to Supervisor and/or MFG Facilitator to address any work area concerns.
- Works rotating shifts and overtime as scheduled and/or required to meet business timelines.
- Follows all Safety and Quality protocols and adheres to ISO 9001; 14001, 6S standards and Lean processes.
- Maintains an effective working relationship and communication with fellow employees, including temporary associates, by adhering to Koozie Group’s policies in all activities and through promoting Koozie Group’s Vision and Values and Respect in the Workplace.
- Visually inspects product to complete required quality checks
- Reach, bend, twist, push, pull, grasp and stand for extended periods of time as well as freely move about the facility as needed for the position.
- Reads and follows all Manufacturing Order (MOs) directions.
- Reports time accurately.
- Supports teamwork and process improvements through active participation in meetings and helping team ideas work.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
- Wraps, bands, tags and/or moves skids of product.
- Performs other duties as needed
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings
- Prior experience as a machine operator in a production and/or manufacturing environment highly preferred
- Organizational and communication skills.
- Reading, writing, and math skills.
- Mechanical skills preferred.
- Knowledge of quality methods and techniques preferred.