Machine Operator Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Machine Operator 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 80 Loomis Street, North East, PA 16428 For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer’s requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Machine Operator is responsible for keeping machine running during their shift and producing items that meet the stablished specifications while also focusing Safety, Quality and Housekeeping.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks Comply with direction from supervisors and managers Perform and complete color changes when required Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant

AUTHORITY LEVEL

(if applicable):

N/A EDUCATION

Required:

GED Preferred:

High school diploma

EXPERIENCE

Required:

6 months as a Machine Operator.

Preferred:

1 year experience as a blow molding operator.

SKILLS:

Required:

Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail. Ability to enter machinery safely and unhindered by physical restriction. Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime

Preferred:

Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.57 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift

Work Location:

In person