Production Operator

Pay Range : $16.00 / hour

Job Title Production Operator

Reports To Production Supervisor

Job Purpose

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes in support of production workers and responsible for day to day operations associated with the production lines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Signals coworkers to facilitate moving product during processing.
• Tends to equipment to facilitate process.
• Turns valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to start pump, and to regulate equipment.
• Starts machines or equipment to begin process.
• Marks or tags identification on parts.
• Measures finished products, components, or assemblies for functioning, operation, accuracy, or assembly to verify adherence to functional specifications.
• Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and adjusts process or assembly equipment to meet standards.
• Reads dials and meters to ensure that equipment is operating according to specifications.
• Discards or rejects products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Reads and interprets materials, such as work orders, inspection manuals to determine inspection and test procedures.
• Installs and positions change over parts, components, and instruments.
• Monitors quality control on packaging lines.
• Makes sure containers are clean, tightening lids, using correct containers, cartons, and proper markings.
• Follows correct pattern of pallet stacking.
• Assists with counts on package reports and properly marks all containers including stenciling, labeling, etc.
• Assists with inventory damage control during filling process.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Follows strict safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good housekeeping skills.
• The ability to work well with one's fellow workers and work as part of a team.

Working Conditions

Work will be accomplished in an indoor environment without air conditioning and with minimal heating.

Physical Requirements

Twisting, bending, and lifting up to 30 - 40 pounds and standing for extended periods of time, on a daily basis. Repetitive motion with hands for extended periods of time.

Direct Reports

None

BG is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at BG is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

BG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law

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