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• Operate production equipment in a fermentation process
• Comply with all policies and procedures
• Meet quality and production expectations
• Support and comply with all safety and environmental training policies and programs
• Effectively operate all current and future equipment / job functions in the area assigned
• Adjust equipment with assistance
• Use computerized operator interface to monitor and make adjustments to critical equipment
• Perform minor equipment maintenance
• Complete required documentation
• Clean, sterilize and operate fermenters and filtration equipment
• Perform in-process testing
• Follow VBC ISO9001 quality standards

Production Operator operating fermentation equipment at Sumitomo Biorational

Production Operator

Production Operator operating fermentation equipment at Sumitomo Biorational. Ensuring compliance with safety standards and meeting quality expectations in production processes.

• Operate machinery and equipment of a processing facility.
• Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and throughput.
• Conduct continuous inspections and monitor equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and QA policies.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Responsible for housekeeping and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail.

Process Operator operating machinery in ethanol production facility

Process Operator responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in ethanol production. Ensuring safety and product quality while meeting production targets in Rochelle, Illinois.

• Set up and operate band saw, abrasive saw, sand grinder, belt grinder and portable pneumatic grinding tools
• Uses of a variety of hand tools including hammers, cold chisels and files
• May also require the operation and/or loading of the blast cleaning machine
• Reports production quantities and items for each work order
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of machine operator tasks as needed
• Inspect all work for defects prior to passing it on to the next operation
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Cutoff Operator operating chipping and grinding equipment in manufacturing

Cutoff Operator

Cutoff Operator operating chipping, grinding, and cutting equipment at G&W Electric. Ensuring quality and safety while training others in manufacturing practices.

• Regulate the temperature of the furnace
• Charges a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and of the correct alloy
• Add the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat
• Degas metal as required and tests for presence of gas in molten metal
• Remove molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature
• Record temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements
• Remove slag from molten metal
• Transports ladles of metal to proper molding line and pours metal into molds at the proper height and rate

Furnace Operator managing temperature regulation in high-quality metal production

Furnace Operator

Furnace Operator managing temperature regulation and metal pouring for foundry operations at G&W Electric. Ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and strong attention to detail.

• Create, coordinate and complete shipments of goods between company and clients.
• Coordinate with off-site logistics locations, suppliers and vendors to meet deadlines and track all shipments.
• Process orders and ensure shipment schedules are met.
• Develop and maintain operational reports and complete shipments of goods between company and clients.
• Act as a point of contact for customer service.
• Ensure the completion, accuracy, and delivery of transactions for clients.
• Dispatch requests to transportation providers.

Warehouse Operator coordinating shipments and processing orders for DSV

Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator managing shipments and coordinating logistics for DSV customers. Processing orders and ensuring accurate transactions in a warehouse environment.

• Production Operator runs the individual machine centers on each production line.
• They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their machinery and the production of quality product at an acceptable rate.
• Operates production machinery, in accordance with attached specifications.
• Ensures through constant observation and routine inspections that high quality product is being produced.
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
• Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Performs basic cleaning of machinery and of the plant.
• Use the BOM to obtain needed raw materials and is responsible for keeping assigned machine filled with these materials.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items, machine downtime, quantity of materials used, etc.

Production Operator responsible for running machine centers in bottled water production

Production Operator running individual machine centers on each production line. Ensuring safe operation and quality product at Premium Waters, a bottled water leader.

• Create, coordinate and complete shipments of goods between company and clients.
• Coordinate with off-site logistics locations, suppliers and vendors to meet deadlines and track all shipments.
• Process orders and ensure shipment schedules are met.
• Develop and maintain operational reports and complete shipments of goods between company and clients.
• Act as a point of contact for customer service.
• Ensure completion, accuracy, and delivery of transactions for clients.
• Dispatch requests to transportation providers.

Warehouse Operator coordinating shipments between company and clients.

Warehouse Operator coordinating shipments between company and clients at DSV, a leader in global logistics. Ensuring efficient processing of orders and maintaining operational reports.

• Responsible for daily operations of sheeting equipment
• Following the current control plan specifications and matrix requirements
• Responsible for entering rolls into RFGEN and SAP as well as reconciling all sheeted material, to insure proper inventory control
• Responsible for maintaining production goals within the department and specific machine
• Responsible for Quality checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper
• Responsible for all make readies, change overs, back side printing on equipment
• Responsible for all control plan specification requirements, caliper, de-curl, and sheets square, checkering, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, maintenance work orders, belt replacement etc.
• Must be able to obtain fork truck certification

Sheeter Operator managing daily operations of sheeting equipment at Graphic Packaging.

Sheeter Operator

Sheeter Operator handling daily operations of sheeting equipment at Graphic Packaging. Ensuring proper inventory control while meeting production goals and quality checks.

• Safely operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment
• Ensure accurate and safe packing of products
• Complete required production documentation
• Operate assigned machinery under supervision
• Perform quality control inspections

Operator responsible for monitoring production equipment at ASR Group

Operator 1

Operator responsible for safely operating and maintaining production equipment for ASR Group. Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while completing documentation.

• Prepare components for powder coat application, including loading and washing
• Apply, cure, and unload components
• Load and unload parts or product onto fixtures
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers and booth systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine material flow and coating quality by performing visual inspections
• Bake/cure parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently, and are consistent with company established goals for quality before passing on to the next operation
• Perform proper cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of powder coat operations tasks as needed
• Inspect all work and ensure it meets requirements prior to passing it on to the next operation
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms
• Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization.

Powder Coat Operator preparing and coating components in manufacturing facility

Powder Coat Operator

Powder Coat Operator preparing and coating components in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include loading, washing, applying, and curing of components with focus on safety and quality.

• Sets up and operates straight-line gluers, inner cell, 4-corner and 6-corner gluers
• Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of box blanks to detect machine malfunctions
• Inspects completed production work to detect defects
• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Assists temporary employees with understanding task assignments
• Executes production according to customers specifications
• Ensures quality control of production in all gluing aspects
• Maintains production equipment by performing minor maintenance

Assistant Machine Operator at Graphic Packaging International in Carol Stream

Finishing Operator Assistant

Assistant Machine Operator at Graphic Packaging International handling gluers and manufacturing operations in Carol Stream, IL. Success requires manufacturing experience and technical aptitude for equipment setup and maintenance.

• Maintain operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups
• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner
• Be engaged, involved, and participate in department safety meetings and initiatives
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, monitoring throughout the shift
• Observe, mitigate and/or report unsafe acts or conditions
• Follow all proper ZES/IES requirements when working on equipment
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, group leader, peers, other employees, and oncoming shift
• Promote and demonstrate a positive work environment
• Attend and participate in daily team production meetings
• Assist in production of product consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Maintain 5S in work area
• Complete shut-down and start-up procedures on PMC finishers, baggers, and CE’s
• Load blanks on paper cup finishers
• Operate ergo tug to move blank carts when retrieving and returning blank carts
• Relieve cup packers during break and lunch periods
• Assist material handler and padlocker operator, as required
• Help maintain bottom stock ink jet printers
• Stop, start, and monitor operation of machines
• Perform quality checks on product

Cup Operator maintaining operations of paper cup machines

Cup Operator

Cup Operator maintaining operations of paper cup machines at Graphic Packaging. Involved in safety meetings, quality checks, and maintaining workspace standards.

• Preparing and running the cutting machine as efficiently as possible while overseeing the quality of products processed
• Responsible for press make ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery)
• Inspect quality of each load run: checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure quality
• Flag and isolate poorly produced materials when cutting problems are encountered
• Maintain written records of production: records of waste, production time, waiting time etc.
• Responsible for running press as efficiently as possible

Cutting Operator responsible for running cutting machine efficiently at Graphic Packaging.

Cutting Operator

Cutting Operator overseeing quality and efficiency of cutting machine operations at Graphic Packaging. Preparing, running, and maintaining production records for optimal performance.

• Responsible for daily operations of sheeting equipment
• Following the current control plan specifications and matrix requirements
• Entering rolls into PEAK and SAP as well as reconciling sheeted material
• Checking for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper
• Managing all make readies, change overs, back side printing on equipment
• Overseeing all control plan specification requirements, caliper, de-curl, and sheets square
• Responsible for housekeeping, maintenance, work orders, belt replacement etc.
• Must be able to obtain fork truck certification

Sheeter Operator managing daily operations of sheeting equipment for a global packaging company

Sheeter Operator managing daily operations of sheeting equipment at Graphic Packaging International. Responsible for inventory control, housekeeping, and adhering to control plan specifications.

• The person who occupies this position is responsible for assisting Press - 1st Operator with running printing press and with maintaining top quality printing.
• Press – 2nd Operator understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
• Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: To assist Press - 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets.
• Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan.
• To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues.
• Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press.
• Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full.
• Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by: Preparing materials needed for new printing job.
• Assisting with cleaning of press.
• Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers.
• Clean dampening rollers. Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains.
• Responsible for performing duties of Press - 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Assist with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press.
• Rollers are changed when necessary.

Press-2nd Operator assisting with quality maintenance on printing presses at Graphic Packaging.

Press-2nd Operator

Press-2nd Operator facilitating quality maintenance on printing presses for Graphic Packaging. Responsible for assisting operations and ensuring high-quality printing standards are met.

• Responsible for assisting the department manager in the operations of the Finishing department
• Delegate work and schedule employees on Finishing machines
• Communicate with suppliers to order materials
• Work with the maintenance department to help repair machines
• Fill in for department manager in his absence
• Prepare daily work schedule (what jobs to run, what jobs need to be finished)
• Attend production and hot-list meetings to determine what jobs to run and discuss any production problems

Finishing Lead assisting with operations at Graphic Packaging's manufacturing facility

Finishing Operator II

Finishing Lead assisting with department operations in a paper manufacturing facility. Joining Graphic Packaging's productive team in Elk Grove Village, IL.

• Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets the cases of finished product.
• Reads packaging specifications to ensure correct pallet type and arrangement of cases onto pallet matches specification.
• Observes pallets moving along conveyor to identify defective cases, slip sheets or pallets.
• Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of cases on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to delivery platform.
• Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets and slip sheets.
• Stops and restarts equipment to clear jams.
• Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Operate automatic bagger equipment by threading bag and going through the startup process.

Palletizer Operator controlling automatic equipment at Graphic Packaging International

Palletizer Operator

Palletizer Operator handling automatic palletizing equipment at Graphic Packaging International. Sorting and stacking finished product cases on pallets to meet specifications and company objectives.

• The person who occupies this position is responsible for supporting production with raw materials/and or work in process as required by specific production jobs.
• Job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Aerate loads prior to printing, based on the production schedule.
• Re-Aerate loads at pressman’s request.
• Return special skids to appropriate department.
• Communicate required information to press team, supervisors, and manager.
• Straighten loads from air hammer strippers to avoid unnecessary waste and or/scarp when needed.
• Remove sub quality materials.
• Separate materials by SBS, SUS, or recycled.
• The ability to diagnose, trouble shoot equipment by early detection and sound machine while in operation.
• The ability to identify quality defects with relation to quality of color, visual comparison of approved color sample, quality audits by visual inspection including reading job specifications, labels and job file jackets in addition to transferring written information of critical job-related information from paperwork to white boards.
• The Aerator will use the hand truck to bring the pallet of sheets to the Feeder Printer.
• The Aerator will use the hand truck to place loads into the Aerator.
• They will operate the Aerator from a control panel pressing buttons.
• Picking pallets in warehouse using electrical hand truck.

Aerator Operator supporting production at Graphic Packaging International.

Aerator Operator

Aerator Operator responsible for supporting production with raw materials and work in process. Working in a manufacturing environment for Graphic Packaging International based in Chicago, IL.

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

Forklift Operator loading and unloading pallets at 48forty Solutions

Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator loading and unloading wooden pallets for 48forty Solutions. Ensuring safe and efficient movement of materials within the plant.

• Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain (where applicable).
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Operate, run, monitor and shut down dryer as required (where applicable).
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs (where applicable).
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator supporting harvest operations at CGB Enterprises

Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator

Seasonal Grain Elevator Operator supporting local farmers and grain transfer operations at CGB Enterprises. Contributing to the success of harvest season with various facility responsibilities.

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