Machine Operator - Auto Padding
Koozie Group
- Sleepy Eye, MN
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- People-first culture
- Flexible schedules
- Great shift differential (2nd shift: $1.25/hour / 3rd shift and weekend shifts: $1.75/hour)
- We will train for all positions!
- Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
- Great benefits, including:
- Medical HSA and HRA plans
- Flex spending accounts
- PPO dental
- VSP vision
- Employee assistance program
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee recognition 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.
- At least 18 years of age
- 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 KG’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.