Blue Level I Production

Job DescriptionRevised: August 2022 Position Production Operator – Level 1 Department Production Grade 2 PTO Category H8/12 Reports To Manufacturing Shift Supervisor Location All Locations Full-time/Part-time/Temporary Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt NEH   Job Summary The Production Operator, by visual inspection, ensures that all products are being manufactured and packaged according to company quality standards and guidelines in a safe and efficient manner.  The Production Operator is responsible for setting aside products that has irregularities that does not meet quality standards.  Essential Job Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities

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Operations

• Responsible for performing quality control inspections of product for defects and irregularities against company standards. 
• Responsible for receiving, examining, sorting, arranging, counting, weighing, and packing items for storage and shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Reports damaged goods, quality issues or reject conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Completes relevant documentation as necessary and appropriate.
• Ensures work area is maintained in order and is free of unused items, carts, machinery not in use to mitigate safety hazards and maintain good housekeeping practices. 
• Minimizes product damage caused by warehouse activity through safe work practices.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices. 
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follows GMP’s in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.) The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand written documents, such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions. 
• Ability to count and perform simple mathematics (e.g., subtraction, multiplication, division). 
• Prior experience in a related field or manufacturing environment is helpful.

     Physical Requirements   Work Environment   Mental Requirements   Balancing X Communication   Analytical X Bending X       Verbal   Clerical X Carrying (35 pounds)          Written   Comprehension X Clear speech X Contacts   Crisis incidents X       simple X       works alone   Customer service         complex X       works around others   Decision making   Climbing X       works with others X Fatigue   Crawling X Exposure to dust / dirt  X High pressure X Crouching X Exposure to fumes / odors X Judgment   Distant vision   Extreme cold   Long hours   Driving/Riding X Extreme heat (plant specific) X Math skills            Motorized Cart/Forklift X Fast pace        advance X Flexibility   Hazardous conditions X      basic X       upper body          Chemicals   Memorization X       lower body          high structures   Organization X Hearing/Listening          high voltage   Perception X Kneeling X Indoors X Reading  X Lifting (35 pounds)  X Noise levels X       simple X Near vision         low to moderate         complex X Normal vision X       high X Repetition X Pushing/Pulling   Office conditions X Safety hazards X Reaching   Outdoors   Tight deadlines   Sitting X Personal Protection Equipment  X Writing X Standing (8 hours minimum) X Restricted area X       simple X Stooping X Shifts         complex   Typing (30 w.p.m.)   Smoke     X Walking              % Travel           Vibration         X Wet/Humid (plant specific)                 The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. 4878-1029-5844, v. 1