Production Converting Operator Third Shift

Job Title: Converting Operator Third Shift

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Employment Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Onsite Newton, NC

Work Schedule: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am Monday to Friday overtime and weekends as required

Travel: None

Supervision: None

Pay: $20.07/hour $1.00/hour shift differential

Position Summary: This role is responsible for operating production machinery with a strong commitment to quality and process accountability. Responsible for following safety protocols while maintaining a clean and organized work area. Collaboration and open communication with Quality Control and other departments is essential to resolving issues, supporting audits, and ensuring products meet specifications.

Essential Functions:

* Operates water jet, inspects machine as required and inspects cutting blocks for durability.

Accountable for ensuring dies are accurately programmed into the water jet computer.

* Operates the punch press, properly install dies manually and inspects dies for defects.

* Ensures Work in Progress (WIP) material and grades match work order requirements.

Inspects all WIP sheets for visual defects and inspects test cuts for proper measurement, alignment, and cut quality. Inspects pads for visual defects, and removes dust and debris.

* Packages product as specified in the production work order in accordance with established work order procedures and ensures product label information is accurate.

Records finished goods and broke in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

* Adheres to safety procedures including but not limited to wearing personal protective equipment, safe forklift operation, appropriate handling of production/warehouse equipment and tools, and use of proper lifting techniques.

Ensures work area is clean, safe, and free of mechanical problems. Works with safety and maintenance as applicable to correct all issues. Performs safety inspections on machinery as required.

* Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliance standards and participates in audit proceedings as necessary.

* Collaborates with the Quality Control (QC) technicians to ensure product quality specifications are met including the documentation of pertinent data electronically or manually in daily logs, journals, or QC manufacturing modules.

Other Duties

* Assists other departments as needed.

* Assists other workstations as required.

* Performs other Converting Operator duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.

Experience and Education Requirements

* Highschool Diploma/GED required.

* Manufacturing and forklift operation experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Required

* Understanding of how water jets, punch presses and related machinery operate.

* Understanding of GMP and ISO requirements.

* Skilled in identifying defects, contamination, or irregularities in manufactured products.

* Competence in packing products according to written work order instructions.

* Ability to perform tasks according to work instructions, SOPs, and Quality standards.

* Ability to observe equipment and identify adjustments and maintenance issues.

* Ability to adhere to established safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

While performing job duties, the employee is required to:

* Stand for extended periods during machine operation.

* Walk between workstations and throughout the facility.

* Perform repetitive tasks such as reaching, bending, stooping, or twisting.

* Use hands for writing, keyboarding, and operating equipment.

* Lift, carry, or push up to 65 pounds.

* Maintain manual dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate production equipment and forklifts.

* Maintain adequate hearing to detect alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.

* Maintain visual acuity to read paper documents, computer screens, and inspect products.

Working Conditions

* Environment: Primarily works in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, and temperature variations.

* Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all company safety policies, wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), and comply with OSHA and facility safety standards.

EEO Policy Statement:

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.