Machine Operator

Job Summary: Our client in Madison County is looking for a Bag Operator to join their team! The primary responsibilities of the Bag Operator are as followed but not limited to:

• Threads materials from parent roll through guides and rollers to cutters, gluer, printer, folding device, or electric sealer.
• Starts machine, observes operation, and adjusts machine to ensure uniform shearing, printing, folding, gluing, or sealing of continuous roll of material into finished bags.
• May insert shaft into core of parent roll and secure with steel collars, using hand tools, and mount roll onto machine, using hoist.
• Operates machine in proper manner, maintaining high production and a quality product, with a minimum of waste, while maintaining set goals of machine speeds
• References work orders for paper supply, and requisitions paper from the warehouse when necessary.
• Instructs and leads Bag Inspector and Bundler. Assists Small Bag Inspector in detecting poor quality.
• Diagnoses problems on machines and corrects immediately, to keep smooth production flow.
• Makes all machine repairs, unless major work is needed. Performs daily maintenance on machine including: oiling machine, cleaning drum area of machine, re-taping, and scraping down.
• Assists Maintenance with repairs to get equipment up and running in the shortest amount of time.
• Follows instructions and requests from supervisor and management.
• Communicates well with other operators and teammates at shift change.
• Adheres and maintains equipment to all GMP and AIB regulations at all times.
• Ability to multi-task as well as work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Location: Granite City, IL
Position type: Full Time, Evaluation Hire
Pay: $23/H
Benefits provided by Client (once hired on): Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Group Term Life, Short-term/long-term Disability, 401k, Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay