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PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR - SLITTER

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking energetic and highly motivated individuals to join our team in our New Haven production facility. If you are a self-driven, detail-oriented individual with a strong work history, high work ethic and you are someone who likes working in a fun & fast-paced environment, then we are looking for you! The Production Machine Operator position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

General

• Run orders as assigned by Production Management in the proper sequence.
• Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
• Ensure the quality of product through constant monitoring, regarding color, thickness of material, and free of any defects.
• Stock and clean assigned work area daily to ensure a clean and safe work environment for teammates on the following shift, and integrity/safety of our finished product.
• Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately, ask the person without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in the building and if they have signed in.
• Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.

Slitting

• Safely operate material slitting equipment in the manufacturing of slit plastic rolls from Master Rolls
• Maintain slitting production schedule to support Die Cut production orders and schedule needs.
• Verify Master Roll control numbers used are following FIFO guideline of first in/first out, using oldest Master Roll material first.
• Assist with operating granulator, recycling production and extrusion waste into regrind material for use in extrusion as required.
• Enter Master Roll serial number into ERP system to be applied to slit rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to frequently lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, and kneels
• Regularly sits, stands, and walks
• Constantly hearing, seeing, and attention to details
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated, innovative, takes ownership of position
• Good work ethic
• Team player, works well with co-workers and able to take direction from management
• Strives for continual improvement
• Seeks and accepts feedback for personal development

ALL THE DETAILS…

• Pay scale: $19.00 to $20.50 per hour + $0.50 shift differential
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Paid Time Off: (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
  • Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
  • Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Other Compensation: Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 3:30pm – 2:00am
• Location: New Haven, Indiana
• Work environment: Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment.

To learn more about Kwik Lok, visit www.kwiklok.com.

Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job or participate in the application and interview process.

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