Wrapper Operator (Nights)
Nellson
- Ontario, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the optimization of the wrapper, robots and check weighers.
- Ensures a good transition with the operator of the previous and following shift and informs of the critical watch points.
- Ensures immediate and accurate communication between “upstream and downstream” operations, team leads, supervisor, maintenance personnel.
- Responsible for the accuracy of the coding on the bars. Able to verify that the encoder is working properly and change data within the setting when required.
- Able to make simple adjustments in the HMI to control wrapper machine settings.
- Able to make adjustments to wrapper settings to ensure the setup is accurate and complete.
- Responsible for the conformity of seal integrity to meet required visual and vacuum testing specifications.
- Checks material unrelated to the current production is in not in the room.
- Ensures proper materials for job are present at wrapper.
- Ensures all the tools, materials and documents are prepared and completed.
- Ensure there are enough waste bins, white bins and animal recycling bins are at the wrappers and shelves are in the correct locations and maintained throughout the shift.
- Checks the wrapper film is properly threaded and the downstream packaging machinery is ready to receive the bars.
- Checks the code at the packing machine (web) at the requested frequency by completing the form FR-Checking codes. Completes all relevant sections/paperwork.
- Changes the code to the packer according to the quality control specifications (Documents available on each line). Validates with supervisor before requesting quality control clearance.
- Ensures there is always a roll ready to be used by the wrapper (well inserted, well placed, ready to stick on the roll paper currently used. Use small/partial rolls first (avoid accumulating incomplete rolls)
- Prepare the samples at the frequency requested by QC.
- Recycle off-spec products using white bins and return to mixing in a timely manner for reintegration.
- Notify supervisor of suspicious noises or other mechanical problems with the any and all equipment.
- Operate and unlock robots minimizing downtime
- Able to report any and all mechanical issues immediately to appropriate maintenance personnel
- Able to maintain cleanliness of the entire work area, particular attention to any mechanical functions.
- Able to make simple mechanical adjustments to machinery which are required to maintain optimal performance and output.
- During sanitation activities is able clean the equipment and reassemble correctly any equipment assigned in the area.
- Keep work environment safe and clean at all times.
- Scan up and down the line in the designated work zone to look for problems which may require immediate attention.
- Responsible for all cleaning and sanitation activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of the line as well as any change over activities on the line.
- Food Safety Training
- Mechanical aptitude
- Intermediate communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine correspondence, instructions and procedures. Bilingual speaking skills in both English and Spanish preferred.
- Able to work in high stress/speed environment and be able to deal with emergency situations with calmness
- Basic math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Able to compute ratios and percentages. Be able to use a calculator.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to foster a positive and productive environment.
- Commitment to company values.
- Inspires and motivates others to perform well, effectively communicates changes, always seeks ways to improve job skills.
- Demonstrates self-management by consistently being at work on time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiate, and meets productivity standards.
- Adapts well to change.
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a food manufacturing environment
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Make minor adjustments to equipment with tools.
- Standing for extended amount of time.
- Squatting to make line adjustments.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible schedules
- Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement
- And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!