Production Machine Operator

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (1st Shift), 4:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Production Machine Operator position requires performing repetitive workstation or line production operations to mass produce products onto a pallet by performing the following duties: produce product, label, pack, and stack. The employee will receive materials in the production workplace and verify inventory from forklifts using a computerized warehouse management system as well as maintain an accurate inventory through use of a warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. The Production Machine Operator will attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

• Perform processes to complete bottle-filling assemblies and sub-assembly machines
• Follow written instructions on the Production Work Ticket (PWT) for the production of various products
• Gather raw materials needed for producing products, help set up production line, and produce samples for quality inspection
• Upon inspection approval, produce product, label, pack, and load grouped orders onto pallets
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Document performance of production line using SFC and QC worksheets
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, and efficiently, perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs
• Package bulk material as required by a PWT for replenishment
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion, travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience/Training:

• 1 year of related production line experience and forklift operator experience
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude

Technology/Equipment:

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

Physical and Mental Demands:

Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 lbs. occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk and climb staircases frequently. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. Employee should have the ability to work flexible hours or weekends, as business needs dictate. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work performed in a warehouse environment and extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer months. Employees may work at different workstations as production needs are required, or shift from one station to another, during the production process. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety eyeglasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Work hazards - Safety concerns include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.