Job Title: Machine Operator FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: St. Paul, MN Department: Coating

Reporting to: Production Supervisor Direct Reports: None

Shift: Monday thru Thursday 5am-3:30pm

Hourly Range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Summary

The Coating Machine Operator sets up, operates, or tends the machines that apply coating to roll materials such as plastic films, foils, papers, fabrics, and other miscellaneous materials by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend machines that apply wet coatings to plastic films, papers, foils and other miscellaneous materials according to specifications and instructions. Monitor equipment, and perform product testing per procedure and compile results.
• Verifies dimensions of specifications.
• Visually monitor machine and processed materials.
• Responsible for checking all information on production orders and completing quality checks on each job.
• Perform machine adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Must be able to prepare coating solutions per instructions.
• Must be able to load and unload materials on and off coating machine.
• Entering data into a computer.
• Maintain daily log sheets.
• Keep work area, machines, tools, and equipment clean in orderly condition.
• Comply with safety program and company, rules, and procedures
• Generates Hazardous Waste and complies with all waste handling rules and regulations
• Performs other routine duties.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
  

Requirements

• Previous machine operator experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company
  
  

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility and walk/stand for up to 12 hours.
  
  

The job description is not an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities and may be revised at any time.